Drama of a Narc's Daughter

A Poem by Michelle Gent

A poem about families that have family members in high risk jobs And the affect it has on them not knowing if that loved one is going to come home

Drama of a Narc's Daughter-

Daddy dear working around the clock
Why do you have to work so much?
A work-a-holic who loves what he does
Risking life an limb to keep drugs off our streets

Taking Columbian Big Pins out for a drink
It's sink or swim you're worried about being killed
And can't look legit drinking club soda
So you drink scotch and soda, one after another

Daddy when will you be home?
We're worried sick!
Momma's crying again
Worried you're left for dead
Alone in a ditch

You're still away on your business trip
Every time the phone rings mama jumps
I feel like I'm walking on pins and needles

You're finally home, what a relief
But smelling of alcohol, mama isn't at all pleased
Should you be more afraid of criminals or mom on rampage?
He screams," You don't know the day I've had!"
"If you're going to argue and yell then I'm going to bed."

"Daddy we we're worried, please don't leave us!"
"You never have to worry baby I'm not going anywhere."
"Go upstairs and go to bed."
"I'm glad you're home daddy, can you please tuck me in."
"And read me a story."