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~*What Do I say?*~

What do I say
To the man
Who is my father?

Should I be happy?
Should I be sad?
Should I walk away?
Or should I be mad?

So many questions
Circle my brain
Over and over again

Should I cry?
Should I fight?
Should I speak softly?
I should forgive him, right?

What to say
To him after so long
Confused beyond control

Should I be happy?
Should I be sad?
Should I walk away?
Or should I be mad?

Why? After so long
Do I face such things
Wondering why now

Author notes

Char, I can relate in so many ways. My father is an alcoholic. And I spent years wondering why? and what would I say should we ever speak.
Finally we did. But only from necessity. And sometimes I still regret that contact. And we talk about one time a month.. but Still.. I am drawn to the answers I know now that I'll never have.

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  • AudreyEvans
    July 28, 2008

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    I can feel your confusion in this poem towards your absent father. To what degree of emotions should you express physically or verbally to some one who has already hurt you.

    Now as far as the poem goes in the first stanza you question what should you say to your father. In the second stanza you talk about feelings not questions. Then third stanza the questions you have whirling in your head then followed by physically expressed emotions not a verbal communication of "why". An actual question mixed with emotional outbursts would fit the title of your poem better.

    Geez, I hope I haven't chessed you off, but let me know if I have or haven't.

    Audrey Palmer
    aka rubyvaroom/asshole


    • JustSimplyLissa gold member
      July 28, 2008
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      Lol, no cheesed off. That is the point of the poem. Total confusion, feelings, and thoughts. Simply because I am. I do ask myself Why internally constantly. I've got a few other poems that are related to my fathers absence. I think it is great that you picked up on the confusioin. thanks for reading!


  • x-Black-Butterfly-x gold member
    July 24, 2008

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    Hey sis long time no speak.

    you penned the thoughts I have had for the last 6 years, I don't know what I would say I mean yeah I would of course want to ask him why he did it but I think I would not be satisfied with the answer he gave me. a powerful write and certainly a well expressed one. thankies for entering


    • JustSimplyLissa gold member
      July 24, 2008
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      Sis, I'm here and there when I can find some time, I saw your contest and couldn't resist. It spoke to my heart, and my words just rushed forth. I sent you an IM of others about my own father, that I hope will help you through your trials. Love ya, Love me..