-Dear Father-

The pain came when you decided it was time for you to leave

I felt it all while struggling to breathe

You said you would be there when times got rough

I gave you my all, stayed strong and stayed tough

No one ever once tried to shoot me down

And on my face you’d never see a frown

But when you left it came rushing out at once

And in the end left me feeling like a dunce

Left me feeling like it was all my fault

Then I realized it was time to be an adult

No more waiting for you to yet arrive

But time for me to wake up and revive

You were supposed to be there, my protector, and my dad

But you walked out and left now isn’t that sad

Once was there again and in my mind you overfed

And now I realize you wouldn’t care if I were dead

I tried over and over to give you another chance

But now I don’t think I’d even give you one more glance

You decided to leave, to call me out of my name

Now I won’t ever look at you the same

All I have to say is dear father but why

Numerous and countless times I have cried

You were supposed to be there, my protector, and my dad

But you walked out and left now isn’t that sad

Dear father there was that one time I thought I loved you

But now is the time to go out and pursue

The dreams I once had when you said you’d be there

I searched all over but couldn’t find you anywhere