I was better off.

Written for my best friend. I wanted to show her how strong she was even without a father figure in her life.

I don’t think I’ll ever forget the abuse I took because of you.

Leaving at such an early age, what was a little girl to do?

You made me confused, angry and most of all sad.

You can’t take it back now, I’m sorry you lost out on being my dad.

I was a pretty good kid, and now you’ll never see.

I always did well, always tried my best even without you beside me.

I grew up alone, with a broken family and a broken home.

Never looked out the window for you, never listened for the phone.

I didn’t understand your actions; still to this day I’m confused.

You blame everything on mom, but it was you that abused.

I hated you for so long, wished that you would die.

Even though I was sad, I wouldn't bring myself to cry.

You were never worth any of my tears.

Because you were the one who put me through my greatest fear.

On fathers day at school, I would skip or fake sick.

Wouldn't want to tell my teachers my dad left, he was a dick.

For everything you put me through, you made me a stronger girl.

With that said honestly I’m glad you were never a part of my world.

You are pathetic and weak and strength is something that you lack.

Today, I’m fine without you and I grew up having my own back.