Hey Dad

Hey Dad

I'm writing to you

Not to tell you that I hate you

But just to ask you

How you feel

How you feel apart

That we're far apart

Are you happy in this great wild world

Do you think about your sons

Do you miss your little girl

When days go by

When you sleep at night

Do you think if we're alright?

Well we're alright

I'm alright

Chorus: 

It's been a long hard year

Without you by my side

Why,..don't you know the times that we cried?

You broke my mother's heart

And then you broke up my life

It's not okay

But we're alright

I remember the days when you're a hero in my eyes

But that was a long, long story of mine

I spent so many years

And I learn to survive

Now I'm writing just to let you know

I'm still alright

Hey Dad

I'm writing to you

Just to tell you that I still need you

And to ask you 

How you feel that we're far apart

You live apart

Are you happy in this great wild world

Do you think about the past

When you sang and kiss goodnight?

Every night goes by

Please listen to my cry

And think that we're not alright

Not alright

I'm not alright

Chorus2:

It's been a long hard year

Without you by my side

Why did you leave me on the other side?

You broke my mother's heart

And then you broke up my life

It's not okay

But I'm alright

I remember the days 

When you're right here by my side

Alone in the night

With tears in my eyes

I spent so many years and I learn to survive

Now I'm writing just to let you now

I'm still alright

Hey Dad

Reviews

[blueholmes]

'Hey Dad!' I'm deeply engaged into this since I've lost my dad too without even lot of memories to remember. Can you sing it too? :-) cuts deep, well conveyed, emotional. Perhaps dance with father got another installment in here :-) Verily, it is a great great piece that could go a long, long way. :-)

[SimpleMind]

thanks a lot blue! i'm trying to encourage him to record this song.. but i guess for now i'm the only person who can hear this being sang.. anyway, i will update you right away ^^

[blueholmes]

Oh please :-) Thank you !

[AYVID N]

This tugged at my heart and moved me. People break homes not thinking of the toll it takes on little souls.

[SimpleMind]

They say everything happens for a reason... it's hard to understand this sometimes, but that's the way of life. Thanks Divya :)

[kublakhan27]

I think you've nailed it...this is a story that is all too familiar to so many of us, yet the way the speaker handles the situation is truly enviable...it would be so easy to lash out in hateful anger at such treatment, but this speaker shapes it in a certain way and makes it a statement of pride, which is the best way to approach it. It may not be okay, and may never be okay, but you're alright nonetheless, because you know you're a good person and require no reinforcement from wayward parents to ratify it. A truly heartfelt piece that spoke to me not just on a poetic level but an emotional level...excellent work Simple :)

[SimpleMind]

Yay~ thank you so much for the kind review Khan!
Well, it might be my situation and how I handled the situation.. but it's my partner who wrote this one. I think he did a very great job^^

[Coyote Poetry]

Great lessons to be learn in the poem. You create good conversation and vision of daughter speaking honest and true words. I could feel the song in the words also. I like the wisdom given in the words. Please don't forget me. I'm still here. Thank you for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[SimpleMind]

Welcome Coyote... and thank you also
Yes, there are lessons on this song and sadly it's easier to be sang than to be done.. but few had the courage^^

[Coyote Poetry]

In the end. We need proper words and proper ending. The poetry strong and perfect. A emotional ride in your words.

[Renée]

Songs are dramatic..or passionate ? I think it is a great expression to a father who chose to leave his family. Not hateful, nor bitter..just letting him know, his presence is missed, and you survived.. I really like it also ! Bravo !

[SimpleMind]

Thanks for that my friend ^^

[Renée]

My Pleasure ( :

[Madalyn Beck]

I do not know how it feels to have a dad who left and I really can't imagine. I love my dad to pieces and would die if he left. This is a beautiful and touching write. I really enjoyed the emotions, the sadness, but also the strength to carry on. Great work! (:

[SimpleMind]

Thanks! I'm glad to hear that you and your dad is doing well ^^ God bless :)