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An Ode To A Father…
An Ode To A Father…
I used to love em
but because of em
my patience is zero
too tired of waiting
for my hero
to walk through those doors
I just dont give a f*** anymore
I abhor liars
that falsely inspire
little girls
that one day
daddy’s coming home
finally facing it alone
from pre-teen to all grown
mad at my mom
for the reasons he’s gone
still she stayed strong
while I wander about
looking for solace in their eyes
hiding behind the disguise
playing off my insecurity
as she’s just shy
yet I
cling on to anything
showing me affection
leading me in the wrong direction
I don’t want to confess it
I miss him
but he turned his back
and didn’t look back
for fear of facing the facts
that was the choice he made
I fall in love, commit
then expect them to stray
or simply walk away
reverting back to that day
one single man
could’ve changed the way
I expected them to treat me
upgraded the way
they perceived me
receive me
as a lady
with confidence and security
all because
my Daddy loved me….
written by,
Tina Divina
To all the fatherless families, to the fathers that never learned from their own father how to be a daddy, this isn’t a male bash, this is a society clash, a lack of responsibility as our parents get younger and are learning less from example… we all need to make a difference. Holla if you hear me..
~Tina Divina
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or just care to be free
in your heart
or just far-apart
fathers are suppose to teach
mothers are suppose to preach
if neither is there
someone has to care
I felt this Tina, one continuing to say they can’t relate (because they had a father or father-figure in their life) is no longer acceptable. It took me some time to learn this lesson but I get it now. It’s like the person that says they can’t understand what you’re feeling (just because they have never lost someone very close to them to death). Despite his absence you have turned out to be a truly amazing and wonderful being. Congrats on the books and you know I’ve ordered mine mama (and yes they will go on my Coffee Table!! lol) So proud of you! Now it’s time to do that commercial treatment ;o)
Love that Carefree!! And THANK YOU Andreana… I agree with you, while the above poem isn’t a reflection of my life, I feel this affects many each with their own different stories as I am a single parent and wonder how it will affect my daughter…… my own father was not in my life, but it wasnt his choice to make, I finally met him in 2000 and he passed away in 2007, I am fortunate to have those few years to get to know him….
to other fathers whom havent seen their children in a longtime, better late than never, because tomorrow is not promised. =}
btw, lol, I learned very early on (from your many disclaimers) not to associate your poems with your personal life ha ha but I knew your father was not in your life and despite that (and from what I can see) still you blossomed into something absolutely wonderful :o)