Daddy Dearest Poem by Gary McPhail

It was always my fault,
when something went wrong,
the blame was my own,
never your yourself,
how do I seek,
for the words that I need,
to ask you to leave me
alone in peace.

A knock on the door,
I open it slow,
scent of rum,
I know it is you,
forgive me please,
im asked to do,
I fall for the lies,
you always tell.

I can change I can grow,
into a daddy who will,
love you and care for you
when it is needed the most.

We hug and we cry,
the next morning you wake,
I open my arms,
you say go away,
you’ve been put to the test,
I knew you would fail,
you cant keep promises
that are ever real

Its time I left,
you need to understand,
that what is going on,
is for the best,

your my dad I love you I do,
but I cant carry on,
pretending that you love me to.