Father’s Day (Remember to Call Your Father)

Today’s the day

Today I’ve sighed

Probably about eighteen times

I didn’t call

I know why you won’t either

I still don’t believe her

When she says you love me

I remember that day you said

I’m not part of the family

How can I get that out of my head?

You had a hate in your eyes

That was different than expected

It’s too late to apologize

Though you neglect it

 

You’re getting old

You need me

The ache in your soul reveals

Internal bleeding

I have a choice to free you

My abused heart cries to me

That I don’t need you

I foresee decades of silence

A dedicated stalemate

A mutual mindset

A destined fate

2 thoughts on “Father’s Day (Remember to Call Your Father)

  1. Rae Cobbs

    Good poem. I despised my father like a Satan. Before he died, I came to see him and he took my hand, unable to speak, but with all the love he had for all of us in his eyes. I cherish that.

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    1. wishingforsnowinthesummer

      Interesting you perceived love from his eyes if you despise him. I’ve let go of hatred long ago because I understand his perception and have accepted it. But you can understand someone and you can accept their stance, but you don’t have to expose yourself to it if you think it’s detrimental to who you are as a person. This is where I stand. Away from him.

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