A Card Written by You

I asked you to be in my life,

Your answer was no...

So as i sit on my floor and contemplate your answer,

I stare at a card written by you.

I remember the day you gave me this card,

I came over to your house and invited you to my graduation,

You told me you didn't want to meet anyone in my life,

You didn't want to be apart of any of that.

As my heart sunk to my stomach,

I deflected your remark as you walked away.

You gave me this card and a bear with a mug,

You said you were sorry and hoped my life goes good.

I stare at the card written by you,

I close my eyes and let a few tears fall,

Because this card written by you,

Reminds me everyday that you chose to not be in my life.

How can a folded piece of hard stock hold so much pain.

It hurts to even know that i tried and you didn't.

Every time i read your one stupid sentence, 

That one stupid sentence makes me want to tear it apart.

I hold the card in my hands,

Holding back the urge to tear it to shreds,

Every time i read that one sentence you never said,

"I'm proud of you, Love Dad"