My Father's House

by Corinne   Apr 22, 2007


My father's house
No other voice heard
We all tread lightly
Lest he be disturbed

When I was young
Living under his roof
His words were taken
As Absolute Truth

Daddy said "This is the way things are done"
Daddy said "Only men are strong"
"Daddy said "Just listen to me
I will teach you right from wrong"

When I turned teen
I wouldn't conform
I turned a deaf ear
To his emotional storms

Daddy yelled "No - Loud Rock and Roll
Daddy yelled "No - my daughter's not queer"
Daddy said "No - liberal ideas"
"I won't have none of that around here"

When I grew up
I left his home
It was then I made
A life of my own

Alzheimer's made him
Meek as a child
He finally became
Sweet and mild

And I said "Yes - I'll bring you to the doctor"
And I said "Yes - they'll take care of you here"
And I said "Yes - everything's all right
From now on you have nothing to fear"

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  • 17 years ago

    by debbylyn

    How sad....Alzheimer's robs us of our loved ones....very heartfelt and touching...wishing you the best...

    The poem itself is very well written....from beginning to end. Accurately portrays the changes in this awful disease....like the transition from when it was your father's house ruled by him...to when your father now depends on you...

    Best of luck...Debbie

  • 17 years ago

    by Angie

    This truly touches the heart, deep and powerful.

  • 17 years ago

    by Melissa

    Sunny sent this to me as well. This is such a powerful poem. It's so sad yet warming at the same time. This must have been hard to write, I can only imagine this kind of pain and rejection and later even forgiveness. Very beautiful/touching poem...

  • 17 years ago

    by Natalie84

    Sunny suggested I read this poem. Nicely done! Sad about father's can make their children miserable because of the things they fear. You have penned that perfectly!!!! And this preaches more forgiveness than anything!!!! Wonderful my Corinne!!!!

  • 17 years ago

    by Keath

    Sad but beautiful poem. I like the sadness, the ending and the subtle rhyme.
    It should have been a little longer though. ^^

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