Just Due

Dear, Deadbeat parents...

I truly believe in the sanctity of family.

The ultimate betrayal is my reality.

The reasoning of my heart wrenching agony,

the explanation of my discontent,

the level of my resentment,

can only be found in the eyes of my children.

To be blessed to co-create and simply walk away;
Remember, you will be judge by a higher power someday.
When you are face to face, I wonder what you’ll say?

Will you attempt to lie?
Will you try to justify?
Will you say that you were high?
Will you cry and testify?
Will you hang your head in shame?
Will you start placing blame?
Will you stand mute and lame?
Will you deny "The Father’s" claim?

All their lives, they needed you there.
All they wanted was your love and care;
But your total disregard became their emotional despair;
Because of the love and time, you refuse to share.

Well, the time will come and you will pay the price;
For not making that true sacrifice, to cherish those
who chose you; Stand before God, and receive your
Just Due.

Author's Note

At the end of our lives, we shall be judged!

Reviews

[KUFU]

This is interesting. Though you want the work to be a damnable indictment, I can't help but pick-up on the feeling of regret as it comes to your children. Maybe this regret isn't for your children, rather for yourself...for the choice you made. Pieces like this are hard for me to review because they are so full of endearment and psychological conflicts. I understand the concept though. Most women choose to leave 'him' to the hands of god...nothing wrong with that, but I advocate a little state sponsored compensation. It's an ugly route to take, but some of us 'males' need our finances tweaked to understand we have a greater responsibility beyond the lust of our loins.

[Badmac (Brenda )]

Powerful and very well written
I agree with each word you have penned.
liking your work my new found friend!!

[Mrs Creative Diva]

Ok I'm loving this one.........I need my parents to read this one!