I saw a picture of him today
and was reminded of all the bad.
The terrible memories of him growing up.
As a child I never stopped to question my dad.
But I always sought his validation
even without consciously knowing it.
I hated what he was and what he did
As I got older I couldn\'t even tell if he was lit.
Now not wanting to know his grandchildren
Is what really crosses the line.
His abuse and alcoholism wasn\'t enough?
Now I see the man doesn\'t have a spine.
Better off without him any way you slice it.
I used to be jealous of girls with normal dads.
He still prefers the bottle over us \"kids\"
But we\'ve all had to let go of him--so sad!