Questions for Dad

about a father being in prison from the kids point of view

How do you do it...

   arrested again.

Paroled for awhile

   then back to the pen.

We know you don't mean it.

   We know that you care.

But when will you show it?

   When and where?

As much as we love you

   our hate runs that strong.

Why can't you stay with us?

   What are we doing wrong?

Are your friends to blame?

   Did they help cause this bust?

What should we feel?

   Who do we trust?

Who do we love?

    Who should we hate?

Why do you burden us

    with all your stuff

       on our plate?

It's too much to handle,

     we're too young to deal.

With the heartache we have,

     with the pain that we feel.

Your our Daddy, our idol,

     our mentor for sure.

Our anger, our hope,

     we need you here more.

Your smile, our tears

     your our happiness found.

Our twinkle, our fears,

     the reason we frown.

You want us to love you

     you want us to care

But Daddy, how can we...

     when your never there!

Reviews

[Donna]

I really like this! You wrote it beautifully. This is so sad and hard for a child to understand. They just want there Dad! This is also sad for the Dad, I'm sure he loves them so much. Its a hard situation for all involved. Take care!

[송지ፏ..]

My parents are in jail, but I never cared for them because they made my life miserable and made me suicidal.

[cmekarin]

Im sorry to hear that. My kids came through without any severe problems but it killed me to watch their pain every time he got arrested. He passed away last year but he had been out of prison for about 8 yrs and did build a relationship with them.

[cmekarin]

Keep your head up and remain strong. You are a blessing to this world and I for one would be deeply saddened if you werent in it!

[송지석 / Ji-Suk]

Oh thank you for your kind comment! I appreciate it!