Dad

Years flew by and I didnt give it a thought

along the way memories crept in, those which I fought

Tears were the last thing I was going to allow

memories tucked away, leaving you feeling so hollow.

Things changed as years went by, thoughts come back

memories became painful, yet the confidence to deal, I somehow lack

Do you ever forget the things you can do nothing about

or do you always wish you had the confidence to amount.

Forgive and forget is what I've chosen, as its least painful

it can be so wonderful now, yet it feels anything but beautiful.

These children wont know the you I knew,

changing ever so rapidly when the wind blew.

A moment in perspective would be great

now I wonder....is this my everlasting fate?