'The Father I Didn'T Know' Poem by Linda Winchell

I never knew my Father
Mom left him when I was two.
I always felt a deep hole inside
But didn't know just what to do.

Always wanted to know more about him
Was he kind, was he funny, was he good?
All those things my Mom never shared
Because she didn't know if she should.

But when I grew up a bit
And was off on my own.
I took the time to search for him
And found him in a V.A. home.

He had all kinds of sicknesses
Caused by an alcoholic lifestyle.
We sat and talked and hugged a bit
But I only could stay a short while.

I know I came from his genes
But at this time of our visit.
There seemed to be no real substance
Of anything really in it.

I'm glad however that I found
The man I wanted to know.
He was and always will be my Father
I guess that's all...I really need to know.

'Happy Father's Day Dad'

By: Linda Winchell
Copyright: 2009
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