Fatherless

Empty fridge milk running low

Your footsteps never made it home

Echoes in the silent night

Dad you left without a fight

Chasing shadows of your past

Promises that couldn’t last

Mom's tears dried up long ago

Strength in me began to grow

Lactose-free but heart ain't dry

Your absence taught me how to fly

Won’t be the man who runs away

Here with my kids every day

Cowardice left with your name

I became a different flame

Burning bright with love and care

Never gone I’m always there

Memories of you fade quick

Painful truth that makes me sick

But in your space I found my way

Turned your coward into brave

Lactose-free but heart ain't dry

Your absence taught me how to fly

Won’t be the man who runs away

Here with my kids every day