Growing up I know
I didn’t meet your expectations
And it played a part
In our father/son relation
I didn’t know what it meant
To respect you as I should’ve
And we didn’t share time
With each other like we could’ve
I was just a kid
Caught up in my own world
My attention derailed
By the smile of a pretty girl
By no fault of hers
You and I drifted apart
Guess I was too young to know
Having my dad was an essential part
We didn’t share a lot of common interests
But the Boston Red Sox were always there
I wish we went to more ballgames
A beginning for our lives to share
Looking back
I know more about you now
Much that I didn’t see while young
But lately my heart hears you so loud
Father’s Day
Every one now in my past
If only I could relive them
Everyday spent with you
Each one a prized gem
Just know I love and miss you
And don’t think I’m sad
I’m proud to be your Son
Happy Father’s Day Dad
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