The Fall Of Kratos Poem by Kai Ford

Years, weeks, seconds never to be experienced again flooded my consciousness
I shuttered at the thought of your love's absence
Disbelief married with fear silenced me
In that instant, all I desired was a hope, not the truth.
I thought of all the things I wanted to tell you but may not be able to
...that all of the chastisement was just
...I see traces of you in me everyday
...I find myself unknowingly reciting your pearls of wisdom to friends in need
...harbored laughter erupts at the sound of your joyous laughter
But how could you hear my internal confessions if you're not present?

The emotions that swirled inside me that day are truly indescribable
All my life I viewed you as this godlike, indestructible specimen
a modern day Kratos
yet you showed the necessary softness during my weaknesses
Your words evoked respect and strength
How could you be here now?
I can't comprehend this fall from grace


My heart and mind have their own agendas.
My mind says continue to be strong and rational
but instead, my heart outbursts with appreciation and concern.
Our conversation ends with the simplest statement I could muster
'I don't want you to die! ' to which you replied, 'Thanks Kris, I won't.'
We lighten the mood with jokes but the reality is clear
You are not 20 anymore
neither are you immortal or superhuman
You are simply my father and that suffices for me!