I Never Asked You To Be My Dad Poem by Brooke McMinn

I never asked you to be my Dad,
To ignore me and make me so sad
I never asked you to do Cocaine
Even though you knew it caused me pain.

I never asked you to help my struggling Mom,
Or for a blanket to keep me warm
I never asked you to leave me alone
Or to grow up in a broken home.

I never asked for a brand new bike
Or all those toys I used to like
I never asked you to throw me a ball
Or jump in the leaves with me in The Fall.

I never asked once, but I'm asking you now
I hope you can help me understand somehow
How could you treat me so God damned bad
I never asked you to be my Dad.