You're Not My Father Anymore

It's become quite clear by now
That you are not my father
It's become quite obvious
That I am not your daughter

I guess I just couldn't cut it
I couldn't make you proud
I couldn't make you clap and cheer
Unlike the rest of the crowd

I guess I'll never make it
I couldn't make you see
I couldn't make you understand
I needed you there for me

I miss the way things were
Just me, you, and my brother
The three of us were so happy
Until you met our step-mother

Why did you have to pick her dad?
Why didn't we get a say?
Why don't you see how she hurts us?
Why do you turn away?

I thought maybe things would get better
I thought I'd make it through
But nothing seems to be working
And I've given up on you

You always say you love me
But I know that its a lie
As long as I keep playing sports
You'll love me until I die

But what if I'm a poet dad?
What if I like to write?
Are you ashamed that just maybe
My words could reach new height?

Apologies won't work anymore
You made your decision
You picked sports over me
You want me to live your vision

You already picked her over me too
That woman I must obey
Letting her call me things
While she locks my life away

OK dad I get it
I know that you don't care
You're not my dad, I'm not your daughter
And I don't belong anywhere.