Daddy Come Home

The cruelty of death displayed its elegance with enthusiasm. With a pride that caused havoc like the tide. It brought much sorrow that we ran out of tears and had to borrow. I went into an immense depression because Dad left without permission. Sadness harboured me and my companion, bitterness. My tongue went dry with only one word on my mind, why? Life is brief so don't fail to stick to what you believe. So many words I had to say to him before his light went dim. Who do I blame? Death needs to be tamed. Papa, come back home because even with us around, Mama still feels alone. At night, I stare into the sky hoping to see your face smile. I spoke to God demanding reasons wishing he listens. I slept more often with the hope of waking up to you knocking. I read the scripture searching for answers while I hold your picture remembering how I avoided your lecture. I'm broken, wish I could reverse all that. Death, you were selfish in snatching his breath. I'm drained of all my strength wondering where it all went then I remember I'm drowning in a pool of my tears. They say I need to move on but I'm not done waiting till when my Daddy will come home.

Reviews

[Ovi-Odiete]

Sad, touching and painful.. ... . ... Great piece.

[Coyote Poetry]

A lot of sadness in the poem. Missing father and knowing your mother is sad. Leave a heavy load for a child. The told a sad story with a open ending. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Confuser]

It is very good writing and so sad. I hope it is fiction; so sad and can feel the emotions. Truly great writing. You are talented. Thank you. Dale

[Olumegbon]

Thanks so much, I appreciate.

[Confuser]

You are welcome!

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

I find this very good. It's sad yes, but it's well written. Death will take us all away some day. It's always somebody's father or other relative. We stay behind, not understanding, sad and alone. :) Rudi

[Olumegbon]

Very true and rightly said. Thanks a lot.

[Barbz]

Your writing brought me home twice and as beg to move on, I deal with my daughter, who never let's me forget, for her pain. Strangely, you brought me strength. Barbz

[Olumegbon]

I'm glad it did. Thanks so much

[yesidid]

a real emotional write one a lot of us suffer through
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[prince digbani]

I felt your emotion as read your poem, the pain and loneliness in it. Great piece of work. Thanks for the share.

[Olumegbon]

Thank you very much

[prince digbani]

You're welcome

[Heartful5160]

That was a great, but emotional piece. I could feel your emotion for you. Great write. Keep writing!

[Olumegbon]

Thanks a lot.

[Heartful5160]

Your welcome!

[Stephen]

I felt the emotion behind this writing. It was really heartfelt, I could tell that throughout the poem. It is a very sad story and I have a similar story in which i wait for my dad to come home. Thanks for sharing this with us

[Olumegbon]

Hopefully we will see them someday, thanks a lot.