A Desired Togetherness
Mom's deep sanctity
contrasted with daddy's shameless
immorality.
Four beautiful girls,
one handsome boy could have made
a great family.
Mom was a lovely
and religious woman who
taught us to love God.
Dad was unkind to her,
and for our sake she remained
in a sad marriage.
The lust he had for
his mistress took him away
from his five children.
What we all needed was
a desired togetherness,
that strong bond of trust.
Growing up was hard
with the absence of his love,
we felt so deprived.
More than my sisters,
his denial of affection
effected my outlook.
I lacked confidence,
the support other boys had,
I felt so unwanted.
I missed his warm hugs,
his laughter in my birthdays...
the pride in his son.
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