Mine is not a happy one
My father was never there
Many times I wondered why
Sometimes more than I could bear
My father deserted my family
So many years ago
Leaving my mom all alone
With eight children left to grow
I’ve tried not to care for him
Because his love was gone
The hurt I felt was so deep
It took a long time to move on
Once I tried to meet with him
I asked if there was a way
He told me that I was his past
And that’s where I was to stay
Father’s Day means little to me
For a father I’ve never known
In my heart I will love him
Though forever he shall be alone
Author notes
Written July 22nd, 2003
A contest entry
- Past Memories by SilverxXxShadow.
250 points, ended July 24, 2003, 27 entries
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It is sad that so many children have to grow up without fathers, although a family can be complete without a mother and a father, I know, because my dad left when I was 6, and I've dealt with that for a long time, still I dont think I will fully get over it, or the depression I felt, after he left, that is not something I could ever imagine doing to or putting my children through!!!
Thank you for this insite into your past. It touched me bacause I understand what that is like, very well written.
Criss -
That's such a sad piece you've wrote here. I like it though...it's such a nice piece through the sadness. I really like the last two lines...they were beautifully written. I enjoyed reading this. Thank you for entering my contest...good luck.
~Shadow
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