Hopes and Sayings of a father

I was having a hard time when my father told me this over the phone one day and i wort this the day after

Have you ever thought one thing, and then someone tells you something else?

Have you had so much hope when they promise one thing and it never happens?

I know how it is, to hear the words, “I can’t because......”only to think, Why?

Why would you do this to me? Why would you not save money to make it happen?

You can pay for the things I need, but why can’t you come in person?

So why, why father?

You say it’s because of money

But I have not seen you since I was eight.

Still, there you are, telling me over the phone

As I pace around own home 

And I tell you it is okay, ever when it is not.....

Now please father, please just hear me out 

I know you, a “ can’t because of money” 

But have you ever though that is it not because of that?

You say you will buy me a plane ticket 

You say that and I know one is coming,

I just wish it was coming with you

You may think I sound selfish, but how should I sound?

I have not seen you since I was eight year old

I know it may be hard and you hated to tell me, but father, it’s okay

I mean it; It’s okay; I have lived though this before

That is how I learned to stay strong in my mind and soul

I just wish it was were really you to come and get me

Through this dark and hopeful time of my life

As

  The staircase

          Builds up and up

                       Through my life

I am going to have to

Make my own way in this world

Some will stay to help me through it.

Who should they be? My friends, family; or you, my father?

Reviews

[Otsana]

Firstly I really like this poem because I can relate, I know how it feels to be given excuses all your life and blaming it on money...I think they just don't realise it's not the money you want it's just some time and a promise they can actually keep.
I think they way you have made the lines "As the staircace builds up and up through my life" actually look like a staircase is very creative and gives the poem a interesting structure. In general it is a good poem with a meaningful and personal message. Good job!

[Felecia]

Very nice, great job.

[Vertigoingnowhere]

wow this is great! i love this :) mind checking out some of my stuff? thanks

[Sarah]

It is realy good I like the last part