Once Upon A Dad

November 20, 2017

You were the man that always lied,

But little do you know all the times you made me cry.

I've grown up and quickly realized

Your entire life is made up of nothing, but ninety-nine lies.

You say that you love me more than I would ever know

But if this is a fact then why doesn't it ever show?

I know you have loads of money,

And you love it for sure,

But don't forget, you can't take it with you

But apparently, that doesn't mean much for you,

I treasured when I was the apple of your eyes.

Then you left one day without a goodbye.

You said mom's to blame

And all she desires is for you to come out of pocket and pay

This fact is indeed true,

But what could I possibly do?

I'm your daughter,

And you're supposed to be my father.

What does that mean to you?

But that's something you're too blind to see,

And a father you will never be.

If only you could watch the tears run down my face

Still, the years will pass that you'll never be able to replace.

So, I've given up on you, and this time I won't cry.

For this, I'll never call you dad.

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