Dad Left You Years Ago

I realize that it's not my place especially now you're grown.

When you were young I knew you'd make decisions on your own.

I tried to foster stronger bonds with Dad throughout your youth

I never told you how I felt - You'd discover your own truth.

You were 15 when he moved away - I begged him not to go!

I cried to him that you need your Dad, but he kept saying No.

He'd fly you out a few times a year... He promised he'd always call.

But that never happened. Not even once. He hardly spoke to you at all.

You felt the pain of missing him- yet it was easy for you to adjust

When you finally saw through ridiculous lies - you developed distinct mistrust.

You sobbed in my arms the day he left - for two hours on the floor!

I told you that day, in anger I'm sure, I don't have to be nice anymore!

No need to hide lies or smooth broken promises - no excuses to make Dad look good.

It was hard to spend years doing just that even though I knew that I would...

In reality he left you years ago - you were forgotten the very day we divorced.

What little time he saw you was short, and seemed to often feel forced.

Even today, your choice is tough – and I support any decisions that you make

If you cannot decide or change your mind every day – however long it might take

I’ll be by your side- you can cry on my shoulder just like you did before

When your heart shattered to pieces – you cried in my arms – there on your bedroom floor.