Hey Dad

by Amy   Jun 12, 2004


Hey Dad
what do you say
do i still disappoint you
in every way?

Am i still the kid
you didn't want
is everything still
always my fault

Hey Dad
do you still smoke pot?
do you still have a temper
and swear a lot?

Are you still ashamed
because I'm not good enough
are u gonna tell me 2 grow up
and try and act tough

Hey Dad
do you still have two sides
nice and caring
then the other you hide

Do you still put on acts
to show everyone around
that your the greatest guy
that can ever be found

Hey Dad
do they still believe?
but when we get in the house
they've all been deceived

Do you still remember
all the fights
and that time you hit me
in the middle of the night

Hey Dad
do you remember what you said
all those words
that made me feel worthless
and wish i was dead

Did you even care
how much pain you caused
you didn't even hesitate
didn't even pause

And Dad
have you found this note
are you crying right now
as you read what i wrote?

Do you feel regret
knowing you wont see me again
knowing this is the last letter
i will ever send

Hey Dad
I'm sorry to say
that i cant be perfect
in every way

So take one last look
at my body on the floor
where i am now
you can hurt me no more

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  • 19 years ago

    by SilentSymphony

    I know what its like to have an abusive/drunk mother. Cant ever say that my father was the same way. my father was the one who took care of me. so in a way i know exactly what your going through. And in another way, its totaly different. keep up the great writting. And just remember, no matter how Sh!tty the dad may seem on the outside, hiding behind the booze and the drugs, hes a great guy on the inside... not behind the booze and drugs.

    -courtney-

  • 19 years ago

    by Amy

    Thanks everyone for the coments! it really means a lot.

  • 19 years ago

    by Danielle

    haha well i guess i'm not speechless since i wrote that long paragraph

  • 19 years ago

    by Danielle

    wow, that poem deserves nothing but a 5...that was so tragic, and beautiful...I feel the same way! I havent seen my dad in a long time, but all the sh!t that you described. I went through. It really was an amazing poem. So GREATLY written, you are a very talented writer, I have read alot of your work. I only comment on poems that I truely believe deservve it. I definitely gave u a 5...that was sduch a wonderful poem...i'm speechless

    love,
    Danielle

  • 19 years ago

    by Amy

    Wow Amy...this was a great poem!!! You had me with every word well. Also, I could relate. Wonderful job! You're such a talented writer!!!
    Luv,
    Amy

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