As a Father I've Failed

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Many of you commented that I am a 'great father.' Here's the truth...

     As a father I’ve failed
       I should have been jailed
     My kids are not happy
       The blame’s on their pappy

     I pushed them too hard
       left them with scars
     On the surface they’re fine
       underneath they are cryin’

     If I only could've seen
       what the future would’ve been
     I’d have taken my foot off the pedal
       and never have meddled

     I'd have left things to mom
       to the one who was calm
     Instead of asserting myself
       I'd have watched from the shelf... 

     But now I’m old and at home 
       and nearly alone
     My kids, out of touch
       I miss them so much

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Tonye George

Date: 7/16/2024 10:42:00 PM

Oh, Gersh. A great step is acknowledgement. Most fathers have done worse and don't tell themselves the truth and never ask for forgiveness. Reach out, you çan only help with the scars with you being here.

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 7/16/2024 8:34:00 PM

Relatable for most of us. Even those who appear to have a bond with their children, in most cases are in denial that it is a one sided relationship. Still, there are a few lucky ones who are yet close … very few.

Ilene Bauer

Date: 7/16/2024 8:08:00 AM

An honest but very sad poem, Gershon! I hope it’s not too late to reconnect…

Deb M

Date: 7/14/2024 12:15:00 AM

WOW BB your poem broke my heart....you were so honest, real and vulnerable....that would not have been easy to write....l feel both sad for you and proud of you , as acknowledging our own faults and disappointments is not easy especially when it comes to our kids. I have admiration BB! Sending you the biggest Cuddle.. Debx

Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/14/2024 7:23:00 PM