What's In a Name

What is in a name? Is it love and caring, Or just a never-ending game. You talked to us about dad, Searing images in our heads, Of all that was bad. Outside looking on in, It was never about us, Only just all those men. Money always in your head, Along with drugs and alcohol, Everything was spinning yet nothing was said. As long as there’s good sex and drugs, You still kept a clean name, Cause you swept it all under a rug. No one ever knew the truth, It’s different behind closed doors, They saw you suave and couth. Manipulation was your way, Just to gain our trust, So we believe what you say. Making promises you couldn’t keep, Just hide behind your mask, After all of this sowing you now must reap. Turning your back on me, Cause I saw through you, Exposing for all to see. Just a living, breathing lie, And we all fell for you, Yet your selfishness makes you cry. Even breaking a mother’s heart, She never saw it coming, But she was told from the start. You made everyone else look bad, Taking the spotlight off you, Yet your bravado is all too sad. Wearing it with a smile, When we are face to face, Letting me forget for a while. But now you are a stranger, Leaving me with years of lies, Tell me how to handle the anger. So what IS in a name? Only a forever lost dream, For I no longer play your game. (Placed 2nd for the contest "What's In a Name?" by Waylee)