Dear Dad . . .

Dear dad
yesterday was my birthday
and I was taking it pretty hard
You didn't even call me
or took the time to send me a card

Dear dad
yesterday was Christmas
and mom and I spent it alone
I had this tiny ray of hope
that maybe you would come home

Dear dad
yesterday was my wedding
I finally found my perfect man
but I had to walk the aisle
without holding my father's hand

Dear dad
I don't know why I still write
these letters aren't going to change the past
They won't bring you back
or the relationship we never had