Father

To my long lost father,

I wonder if the years have been good to you,

Since the day you chose to leave.

Does regret ever eat at you

Like the emptiness you left in your wake?

A father is meant for love and protection,

Yet all I ever knew of you was

Broken hearts and silent tears.

In case you were wondering,

We survived your departure

Pulled ourselves from the ashes and began again.

Your betrayal made us warriors

Fearless in the face of destruction

Determination surrounding us like a second skin

Success is not a question, but an absolute

Made sweeter in the knowledge

That none of it will be owed to you.

I hope leaving was worth it.

Regards,

The future Dr. who won’t carry your last name.