Dad

A dark cloud envelops me An evil presence within Running, crying, trying to hide Escape non-existant Bruised and battered The beatings were normal His poison was drink Succumbing to the beast, greeting it warmly Needing, wanting, there was no control I am two from one My disorder is known My life is in ruin My brain a mess Even through death his legacy haunts me Despair, anger, solitude We loathed him, feared him Through all that was and all that will be I loved him dearly and always will. Dad

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Beata Agustin

Date: 4/3/2025 2:58:00 AM

Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.