Daddy

Christina8

You didn't have the capacity

to be the father I need you to

You didn't have eyes to see

how my heart bled for you

 

Does blood run thicker than water?

Why did you up and run away?

Do you know how you hurt your daughter?

It's probably best you didn't stay.

 

The liquor was more of a priority

as it always has been and still is

than you taking time for me

I guess the best we'll ever have is this.

  • Author: Christina (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: April 26th, 2022 09:30
  • Comment from author about the poem: Re-post from 2017....I guess I just needed to see it again. Since I\\\'ve written this I haven\\\'t seen him. He doesn\\\'t even know my kids names. Sad!
  • Category: Unclassified
  • Views: 42
  • Users favorite of this poem: Rocky Lagou, Accidental Poet
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  • Rocky Lagou

    Yikes. That last line hit like a brick wall. Father issues is a place I can relate. My dad left me at 5 and decided to come back into my life 8 years later. I have a whole poem/rant written about him on MPS, it's titled "My Silent Protest (A Rant Against My Homophobic Father). It's truly sad to see that he left from your life without much of an explanation. I know the gap that's felt from an absence of a parent. I just hope that you take time to focus on your own family, the one you've constructed from the ground up, and love them to the most of your capacity. Best wishes!

    • Christina8

      Oh definitely, I don't even think about him anymore unless one of my older siblings brings him up in conversation. It's just, he really fucked up my childhood. I will look for your poem! Thank you always for your kind words!

    • Neville



      Sad as hell and maybe even sadder .. x

      • Christina8

        Thats because you are a good dad and love your children and don't know what you would do without them, where my dad could give a shit less......Thank you for your reply sweet N..C

      • Crowns4Christ

        Oh Christina, that's so sad, I'm so grateful that you overcame this and grew to be the beautiful woman that you are,
        We only have one true Father, and He will never leave us

        • Christina8

          Absolutely! Agreed! I dwelled on this for decades only to find heartbreak. Now I am free as a bird with my thoughts and my family. Thanks so much for your beautiful reply!

        • Michael Edwards

          I can't even imagine the hurt having had a loving father even though he had difficulty showing his feelings. i see such love my children show towards their children - I guess I am ytruly blessed. My heart goes out to you Christina.

          • Christina8

            Thank you Michael! I appreciate your kind words!

          • dusk arising

            Yes, sad indeed but on the other hand you are better off by not having a negative presence around you and yours.

            It's good to re-visit our writings on personal issues after a bit of time has elapsed. How we view things can change with time and it's worthwhile acknowledging how we have moved on in relation to the issue.

            • Christina8

              Yes, I agree I am better off without him in my life....Thank you very much for your kind reply!!

            • Saxon Crow

              So sad, pensive and introspective. The best kind of poetry

              • Christina8

                Thank you so much Saxon, I really appreciate your kind reply!

              • Rozina

                A sad hurtful story. Thank you for sharing and it is wonderful that you have moved on. All the best.

                • Christina8

                  Thank you Rozina, I do appreciate your kind words!

                • M. Evermore

                  So beautiful and sad. I can feel your pain coming through the poem. It's moving.

                  • Christina8

                    Thank you so much M! I really appreciate your kind words!

                  • Accidental Poet

                    ((((((((HUGS))))))))

                    • Christina8

                      Thanks AP but i want you to know I am so over him and his antics. Thanks for the hugs!!

                    • jarcher54

                      Love your honesty. You work through your thoughts so crisply.

                      • Christina8

                        Thank you! This poem was really emotional, very heartfelt. I appreciate your reply on this!



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