Father

I hated him,

Who loved boasting about the harsh reality of life

Though when I’d heard

I was unable to absorb myself

Within my earphones

I hate him carrying a briefcase,

Having fun on the way home with his co-workers

Victim and assailant,

Stealing without returning, not giving me the love and attention I craved

Is that smile out of affection for others?

Or…at laughingstock?

My father who drinks alcohol from sunrise to sunset

His drunkness caused misery to us and financial problems

But I’d seriously wished

He’d disappear off to somewhere

Adult videos that stole my innocence when you watched them, rejection of my love I gave you

Locking it up behind my memories, shutting my eyes,

That’s the other side of loneliness

Gambling, domestic violence,

Poor academic background, fence-sitter

Please give these incoherent feelings a name

Your relatives were no different

They wasted their life gambling and drinking, why do you do this to me when you know full well the pain of having a distant father?

Love hotel, hostess bar, Online games; these were my escape from you

It was too much to bear,

The weight of this humble love seems as if it’s crumbling

these tears won’t stop

Reviews

[sette]

just try to live happily no matter how hard it is

[Coyote Poetry]

Sometimes, our teachers teach us the wrong lessons. When we are young. Can't escape. The story in the poem. Showed a careless parent. Thank you for sharing your powerful words and your thoughts.
Coyote

[송지석 / Ji-Suk]

Thank you! I am glad you liked it!

[Coyote Poetry]

I did like your work and you are welcome.