Father

Father

When I was younger you tried your best,

You took your parenting to the ultimate test.

You weren't ready for me and I can see why,

your dreams came first and they were sky high.

You wrote Rita a letter once with a thank you,

Sad to say now i'd rather not know you.

You used my life as a revolving door,

coming and going as you pleased left me bitter and sore.

I may look like you but I am nothing like you were,

and for that i'm thankful that I am sure.

But i'm not here to hate you and only forgive,

for I have you to thank so I may live.

As though you did try it came to a halt,

but I am only your daughter by default.

I texted you once to see how you were doing,

you asked me who I was and an anger was brewing.

I felt replaced by your trophy daddy's little girl,

you didn't know better but it made my skin curl.

I try to reach out to you no more,

so my wind of emotions can no longer be tore.

I hope you enjoy the rest of your days,

for disowning is a must, you had us in a daze.

but i'm not here to hate you, I just speak the truth,

you were a good father, but only in my youth.

You don't know your grand children and that is quite okay,

For they won't have to endure what I did one day.

So I will leave this here and say my final goodbye,

you have your life to live, as do I.