From the Kid in Me

Happy father’s day daddy,

Thank you for all the times you lied to me.
And the times you promised to take me places, but never did.

Happy father’s day daddy,

Thank you for not protecting me when your cousin had his hands all over my body.
And for not holding me when I cried at night because I was afraid to be alone.

Happy father’s day daddy,

You are the best dead beat father in the world.

My heart beat pumps pain when this day comes around.

Looking at other girls hanging on their dad’s arm, walking with heads held high, proud of their dad.

But me, I sit on the window pane, tears flowing from my eyes.
Wishing I could be proud of you,
Wishing I knew you,
Wishing I could say happy father’s day daddy.