Goodnight Dad

I try to convince myself I’m not depressed.

But it’s kind of hard with all the emotions I suppress.

I slowly start to fade,

As I am consumed by pain and stress.

I look like a total mess.

I try to do my best,

But I am accused of things I did not do.

Unsuccessful.

That’s me, 

Where are you?

I try to leave the past in the past,

But that kind of thinking never lasts.

I try to look through the photo albums of Daddy and I.

But that is torture.

There goes another tear.

Daddy Dear,

Daddy Dear,

I miss you,

I wish you were here.

I look into the cupboard and see their rings,

Their love should’ve lasted,

They shouldn’t have sweat the little things.

I should be over this,

This was a few years ago.

But every time I see you at the door.

Daddy.

My heart cries ‘’ Don’t go!’

I guess you never hear my heart when it cries,

I should just suck it up.

‘Goodnight Daddy,

Goodbye.’

Reviews

[~]

A very good display of emotion, Raya. I have found poetry to be a great cathartic way to work through feelings. Just on a personal note, if I may, NEVER suck it up. Cry and write and feel whatever you need to. Don't ever think you need to repress emotions. Love yourself enough to be upset and depressed. That is the only way you will be able to heal in the future. Very well done, my friend. Keep up the good work :)

[Soul Fire]

Thank you very much (: I'm glad you liked it and thanks for the advice (:

[Jetta Zippora]

Very emotional and vivid. Great write, friend.

[Soul Fire]

Thank you very much

[David the writer]

Divorce must be horrible to go through! SO sad, and depressing. You did a great job! I'm trying not to cry

[Soul Fire]

Thank you! They're not divorced actually...

[David the writer]

Oh...... well you're welcome!

[Soul Fire]

Separated

[David the writer]

I see, so sorry to hear.

[Soul Fire]

for the last 3 years

[David the writer]

='(