Thoughts and Things

Your gift is not wanted here

People keep asking

what I want,

what can they give me.

The only thing I want

is not something that can be given

but something that can be taken away.

You, sir,

are the only one who has not asked

and it is your gift

that I want to be rid of.

You see,

I don't want this last name, sir.

I don't want to have a father

if it's going to be you.

I don't want someone

to hear my last name

and think of your face,

your personality,

your past,

your lies,

your choices.

Quite simply

I don't want to be associated with you.

You're a liar

and a cheater

and an evil man.

I don't want to be known

as your only offspring.

And so I say this

as kindly as I can:

Either move away and stop trying to be a part of my life

or die.

I am an honest girl

and I honor my promises,

unlike you.

And I promise

that I will attend your funeral

with a grin on my face

and I will personally

dance on your fresh grave.

I keep my promises, sir,

unlike you.