Ode to an absent father

by jamie25   Sep 9, 2004


When yesterdays gone and can't be replaced,
when all that you see are the tears on her face,
maybe then you'll realize the extent of your mistakes
and be willing to do anything that it's going to take.

when its almost too late
only minutes to spare
maybe then you can explain
why you haven't be there

when she looks back and remembers who was there,
and also who wasn't but doesn't
even care,
maybe then you'll think twice about what you do,
and everything that you put her
through.

when she's standing before you all grown,
maybe then you can admit that she's your own,
and you can show her a daddy's love
that yourself,isn't all you ever think of.

when she finally gets to know you
pigs will fly and monkeys too,
cause that's the likelihood you'll follow through.

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  • 19 years ago

    by Abzy

    That was totally brilliant!

  • 19 years ago

    by Tineke

    beautiful poem...but sad. you are a good writer. btw thx for comment on my poem.

  • 19 years ago

    by Timothy

    that was a really good one. I thought it was about YOU until about halfway through