A Letter To My Son

On this day I write to you my dear child In hoping that this letter finds you well After many years of hardship I gave you I’ve begun to wonder how you are And how you have grown up to be In these final years of mine, I now truly see the mistake I made The mistake that cost me so much My mistake that cost me those I love My Mistake that cost me my son and family I know I hurt you and caused you so much pain I hurt you physically, emotionally, and mentally I brought to you a pain a father should never bring upon a child I was blinded by the ignorance and hatred taught to me I let it cloud my mind and I embraced it. I don’t seek forgiveness from you All I wanted to say is that I still love you I am truly sorry I was not the father you expected me to be I wish I could have been a better father to you And not the cold hearted bastard you came to know All I hope is that your dreams come true May you have a sweet nights and happy days With all my love I send you this letter, May those that love you keep loving you, With all my love, From an old man that wishes he can change the past.