gemini dads?
an enigma. a fascinating creature. almost.
i don't think i'll ever know him. i do know his faces.
theres the life of the party - the guy who keeps me laughing till my sides ache; the man who winks at me when Mum begins to grumble; the dude who's gone on countless adventures - but with a sole reason to stimulate his wit.
and then he switches gears and he's the brooding introvert - the man in the corner of the room; the dad who stares straight ahead when he picks you up from school; the person who set the highest expectations for himself, disappointing only him when he realises he's failed to achieve them.
every conversation with him is like a trap. does he want to talk to you, or are you there to feed his intellect as you force yourself to listen to his never-ending monologues?
he's the person who's impossible to get Father's Day gifts for. one day he wants a bluetooth headset. the next he's complaining about how no one gets him flowers.
he's the dad who tells me to reach for the stars, and then follow it up with, "but what if the stars are too far away?"
captivating. perplexing.
confusing. interesting.
my gemini dad.
he keeps me on my toes, that's for sure.
he leaves an indelible mark.
always challenging me to navigate through the complexities of life.
but.
amidst the confusion, i will always find beauty in the duality of his nature.
