More Than a Father

The ring of the phone And she answers. I already know what it was. A gasp of pain As Momma falls to her knees. She weeps like nothing I have heard before. Running to her side No tears for me, Not yet, No time. She needs me. Screaming with terror And disbelief, Momma can't breathe. I try to hold her, Try to calm, She doesn't want it. She wants him. Not me. Weeks go by Without dry eyes. All but me. There are so many questions I'd yet answered. That wasn't the time. I held strong for her Daddy. Just like I always have. Just like you'd want me to.