His Newest Act Poem by Desiree Whitamore

it's my pleasure to introduce
the latest vanishing act.
in the form of a distant father
who never once looked back.
its amazing what he does.
no. you'll just have to wait and see.
this silly guy, he always does this.
its his way of killing me.
oh boy, here he comes.
can you guys see from the last row?
don't worry. everyone will see it.
and when he leaves, you'll know.
cuz see, he does this trick.
this incredible extra act.
he'll spend all this time with you.
and get you guys attached.
ooooh, look at that running start.
look at that big cloud of smoke!
and here he is right now
give it up for this pathetic joke!
oh wait, he's saying something.
what's that joey? speak up!
'i hope you know i love you'
oh boy! i hope thats enough.
audience, audience! why are you sad?
look he's still here.
ohhh you think he really DOES love you?
aw. you think he really does care?
okay here he goes!
you better say goodbye!
so all together now!
-oops. too late. again.