DEAR DAD,

cerry

I saw your face today and my heart pained for you.

I almost forgot how you looked like…

I could barely recognize you,

I’m sorry.

All this while I’ve been holding on to the wrongs you did,

but I seem to have forgotten that you were also good to us.

You made mistakes, sure

But how can I blame you as though I don’t make any.

Forgive me.

It’s not that I haven’t forgiven you, it’s that I don’t really know how to move on.

I want to talk to you, but I don’t know what to say, for it’s been too long…

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peto July 31st, 2025 22:39
Nobody's perfect eh
Perhaps as you are so creative you could write a letter, get all you wanted to say on it
Then burn it
Moving on is never easy but we usually find a way
Enjoyed reading
- cerryJuly 31st, 2025 22:42
  Thank you, I will try that.
- petoJuly 31st, 2025 22:43
  Worked for.me with.my mum
  Good luck
sorenbarrett August 1st, 2025 05:09
This poem seems not only from the poet but from many that do not reach out to fathers after being grown and on one's own. Nicely stated in verse
- cerryAugust 6th, 2025 21:11
  Thank youu so much
- sorenbarrettAugust 7th, 2025 03:38
  You are most welcome
Poetic Licence August 1st, 2025 05:12
A touching and heartfelt write relatable to many, finding it difficult to reconnect after a long absence, better to try than regret, nicely expressed and written
- cerryAugust 6th, 2025 21:11
  Thank youuu kindly
- Poetic LicenceAugust 7th, 2025 01:14
  You are very welcome
Keeter C August 3rd, 2025 13:57
Regret for a father gone too soon. I can relate.
- cerryAugust 6th, 2025 21:11
  Thank youu!!

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