The invisible parent.......

The invisible parent…….

you are father in name only

They and I only share your surname

thats as far as it goes I am afraid

for all things since separation, I have since paid

and I am not speaking in monetary terms

for all that was said and done, it is my heart that burns

with their constant questions and ridicule

when times hit rock bottom

I am the one that answers for your neglect

I have to provide these answers now

for they are to young, to naive to suspect

that you, as there father, remain invisible in their lives

.

your son, the fruit of your loins

you supposed once pride and joy

the one who will carry on your family name

asks after you each passing day

to protect him, I lie, I console and I hide

the truth that he will some day brutally discover

your daughter, the meant to be daddy’s girl

never ever gets a mention, not by you anyway

she will remain a little girl lost, not truly knowing

that paternal connection each daughter should have

not truly realizing what it means to be daddy’s little princess

thanks to you, she will be left a mess

As far a possible, me, their maternal connection to this world

will prevent this from occurring, to the best of my ability

for I remain their guide, their mentor in this mess called life

from them I will attempt to hide the turmoil and strife

for you however, father in name only

awaits a head aching, bone chilling stark awakening

when one day both son and daughter will renounce you

in all you say and all you will only then attempt to do

so start to appear, do not remain invisible to these two

incredible, stunning little souls, so vibrant and intelligent

these two very special individuals, who each in his and her own way

will always secretly wish for you to see them, again one day