Sonia Iris Lozada - Francisco Lozada Tribute

Welcome to another episode of the Poetic Resurrection Podcast. This episode is in memory of my father, Francisco Lozada, who passed away on Father’s Day, June 15, 2025. During his memorial, I read a tribute to him and, in a rather unusual moment, I sought guidance from my higher self. The response came to me as a poem/letter.

This episode is dedicated to everyone who has lost a loved one. My dad was the last of his generation, and his absence will be deeply felt. Sending love to my dad and to everyone out there who is grieving. Blessings.

Final Tribute: “Today My Dad Took His Last Breath”

In loving memory of my father

Today,
my dad took his last breath—
a long gasp
followed by
the slow, steady beats of his heart.

Beats that continued
even after he had said
farewell to life.

Farewell to family.
Farewell to his independence.
Farewell to the walls of his home.

My sister was there—
a witness
to his final breath.
I’m grateful
he didn’t leave this world alone.

She held his hand
as he whispered goodbye
to this earthly plane—
his hurt,
his love,
his joy,
his pain.

I said goodbye
and told him I loved him
over video—

Afraid I might arrive too late
to hold his hand
while the rhythm of life
still echoed in his pulse.

I arrived
ten minutes after he passed.

Ten minutes—
a breath,
a blink,
a lifetime.

Still,
I am grateful.

Grateful for the time we shared.
Grateful for the grace of presence.
Grateful that he was my father.

And I,
his daughter.

 

Song by Gotama - Forgiveness