So long

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When a person walks into your life they can't just leave.
But for my father. That's a different story.
I tell myself he left for a reason.
But, there is no reason for leaving me.
I was his sweet baby girl.
And he left. After abusing and degrading me.
Every single day it was this or that.
I was 4. 4 years old.
But he still had to degrade and scare me to death?
That's not what a father should have done.
A father should be there for his child and support their decisions, choices and accept the child for who they are.
My father never supported me.
Every time I protested, it would never work.
So I stood there alone and cold.
He would never save me from the darkness of my nightmares.
So why should I save him from his?
The addiction that's surrounding him is no longer my problem.
So I say, so long. So, long.

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