Burning Bridges

In my hand, I hold the match.
Dropping it I watch it catch.

The raging fire, takes its course.
But I have stone cold feelings, no remorse.

Too many chances you have had,
To be a father, to be my dad.

The hardest lesson I've had to learn,
Your bridge, I'll gladly watch it burn
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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