Behind My Father's Smile

My boyfriend gave me this title.. And I fell in love with it. One day he will smile at me without all the pain behind it....

 

I’ve noticed the last few days

My father comes home late

Than he usually does..

3pm, he is home

Its past 3, almost 4..

No sign of him..

I remember talking to him last week

He said his job didn’t have his check..

I asked him is he low on money..

And he said that he was..

Now that I think of it,

I think he is staying after work

To make a few extra bucks..

Just so we can stay off the streets..

He has been stressing so much lately..

I feel so much for my parents

When will they be able to… Relax..

Finally my dad arrives home..

With the pretend smile he gives me

To show me that everything is alright..

But deep down in my heart, I know its not...

Reviews

[THE LOST ROSE]

The love you have for your parents is honorable. They have the same love for you is why your dad stress a little. He wants the best for his family and you can help by continuing to pray for his strength and favor. Then you will be writing a different poem after God works your prayer. Heart felt write. Thanks for the read request.

[Patient Poet (Yos)]

He fake the smile for you, he dont want you to see his pain, all parents do it, they will do anything for thier kids but last thing they want is that thier kid will loss trust and confident. He must be a good man , lucky he has you as his girl, I am sure he appreciate it Yossi

[Matthew V. H.]

I know how that feels. You want to help but don't know how because they won't tell you.

Try talking to him is all i can suggest.

good poem hun, i can feel the frustration and pain.

keep it up.

cole-