Too Late

A female reflection of the man who is half of me. Created in love she says I was so why do you act angry with me? Mom, why are you sad? I am here now just as you have asked Daddy gave you what you wanted, Me Mom, where are we going? We have crossed many state lines as tears continued to flow from her pretty brown eyes You look sad but telling me that you are glad, that you are moving on into a new chapter in your life Mom, what does that mean? Where's dad? Do not speak of him my child He is no longer a part of our family Dear child meet your new dad Call him dad. He pays the bills, that's the least you can do to show your appreciation Mom, can I please call dad? Don't you get it dear, dad is no longer a part of our family You have a new dad, he buys you clothing, call him dad Mom, why would dad leave me? Why do you get upset with me when I ask about him? Why do you threaten to punish me if I speak of him? Does he not love me? I sneak and call dad while mom is in her room No answer. Two months later I sneak and call dad while Mom prepares dinner No answer. Daddy sends me a letter He is coming to get me Saturday It's now Sunday, no dad Ten years later I search for dad I found him I can't understand a word he says Dad is sick, Dad is dying