four years ...

today, my father has been dead
for four years ...
a lot can happen in that time ...
one can go to and graduate college ...
a world war can be fought, and won, and lost ...
one can age through vitality
to being handicapped ...
move from wanting of nothing
to losing everything ...
the people who survive you
can grow to profoundly appreciate
your contributions and sacrifices ...
the dignity and commitment
to your life, loves, and death ...