Father bought me a shirt

Said it would suit me

Washed and ironed it for me

Made me wear it on my birthday

Asked me to pose for a photo

And then a shaky selfie

Chided me to smile wider

Held the phone a little steadier

Captured his cherished moment

Sent it to all his friends,

Declared I’d made him proud.

Voiceless, I’d made him proud.