The Father You Were Not

I thought you’d be there 

Through the years of my life 

From walking me down the aisle

To holding your grandchildren 

Yet you betrayed me 

In the worst way possible 

Now all I have are the memories 

The internal scars you left on my heart 

That I still attempt to heal from 

And every year on this day

I’m reminded of who you should’ve been, and who you became hun