Dad...

this is what I imagined the meeting would be like with my father if i were to ever visit him...

I got ready that morning…

I even woke up extra early

The drive there was long and my thoughts wandered far

I didn’t know wat to expect when I saw you behind bars

In an orange jump suit, chains on you’re hands and feet

It made me start to think

Images of my ex floated in my mind

He was also serving time…

You shuffled to the room as fast as you could

The smile on your face actually reached your eyes

“he hasn’t smiled in a long time”

I think it was the guard that told me that

I cant be sure.

It all felt so unreal

I was actually finally here

You gave me a hug

and Ill never forget…

 the way you pulled me tight and gave me a kiss.

“So tell me baby girl, whats been going on?”

“well, dad, you sure missed a lot. But I’m glad I’m here”

And for the rest of the hour he was just all ears

He listened to my cries

He even held my hand

He didn’t judge

Nor reprimand me for things a father probably should

He just listened

And he cried with me

And I knew in that moment I started healing

Reviews

[Sleepless]

there will always be abind bettween parent and chiledren because they are your best friends :) this poem made me cry :")

[Coyote Poetry]

I had a father who went to prison. It broke his heart not to see his children. I believe not good to rate another till you walk in their shoes. I did like the story and the ending. Me and my father became good friends. I found out later he had reasons for what he done. Thank you for a excellent poem.
Coyote

[Crystal Marie Dreier]

Holly Sh!t!!!! This is sad!

[Blake]

Very great write. It was filled with emotion that you described very well. Very powerful. I agree with Frank Purcell. You should give him a visit ;)

[Casper]

Absolutely amazing :) Good job.

[NoTTzCuz]

Great hun ! x

[Miss'LC]

Love it. xxxx

[hmm]

Such a wonderful write, love the imagery. Beautiful write.

[Frank Purcell]

Wow, very powerful imagery. Read the description after i read the poem. And according to the last line - maybe you should consider visiting your pops. And if the encounter is like this poem, then the healing could well and truly begin.