To My Dad Poem by Mereia Namatua

You were not there when I needed you most
As a baby, as a teenager and being a lady at most
I tried really hard to think of reasons
To still let my heart cares for you
Everyday my heart grief
Every day it sheds hidden tears
Why are you taking your time in visiting me?
I want to see you
I long for your embrace
Day in and out I fantasized
Of the day you will be truly at my side
But I am confused
Will I embrace you or turn away from you
It’s been so long
But still I cannot let you go
I envy those children with their dads
For I know I will never have that
Please come to me
So that my life would be complete