Dad You Hurt Me

Is it a sin growing young?
Will you prove me wrong for following the trends?
Can’t I roam around and have some fun?
If not today, when will I explore the world?
Dad you say, Son, Go ahead, Do it your way.
Can’t I trust friends and do some mistakes?
Sometimes, I may go wrong, I may get carried away.
Yes, I get dragged and may get tempted.
Whatever happened, didn’t I come and tell you everyday?
Didn’t I listen to and follow whatever you had to say?
Dad what made you feel I will lose my way?
Succumb I will and strong, I will not stay.
Come on Dad, I am grown young.
You only taught me to embrace the change.
Dad I love you, But this time, you got me wrong.
What made you think I will let you down?
Dad, I am your son and you are my dad.
How can you do this, Dad come on.
Dad I love you, Dad I love you.
But I am angry and I am hurt too…

Dad you drink every day, don’t I know?
You hide the pain that you don’t want to show.
I am never bothered about your drinking you also know.
A thought, I will start drinking bothers you I think so.
Being my dad it’s your right.
You are my dad but friend first alright.
Dad you are not the one who can hurt others.
You would rather cry alone and wipe out other’s tears.
Hurting me is gonna hurt you even more.
I have seen you crying closing the door.
You are trying to be rude, I know you don’t really mean.
My happiness apart, nothing else you ever dreamed.
Dad, please come and give me a kiss.
I can’t take it any more I am dying of guilt.
Dragging this further is surely not just.
Dad I will walk two steps. Won’t you walk first?
Dad I love you and I am missing you.
But I am angry and I am hurt too…
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Mhangwa Avatar
December 15, 2017 at 1:57 PM
This powerful is so deep and rich in emotion. Well done Anand! Sometimes people do not appreciate the love we give....its a fact of life we must accept
One Avatar
December 13, 2017 at 1:39 PM
My dad hurt me also, then we hurt each other.. a very sad poem my friend, very emotional and deep...
Parmale Avatar
December 14, 2017 at 12:15 PM
True..It happens with me also...Lot of emotions run through simultaneously... Anger ,love,being hurt and sympathy for dad..Why dads hurt when they are not supposed to...
Parmale Avatar
December 13, 2017 at 8:44 PM
Ohhh..Great to see you back on soup Silent...Thank you for your visit and comment. ...
Callus Avatar
December 7, 2017 at 12:48 PM
This is very heartfelt and emotional, Anand. Most parents want the best for their children, and they would not want their own short-comings to be imitated. In the case of a father there is also pride involved. He should not be too hard on you, and neither you be hard on him! ~ Regards // paul
Parmale Avatar
December 7, 2017 at 7:33 PM
Thank you very much Paul..Your words are always encouraging for me..Thank you..
Dietrich Avatar
December 5, 2017 at 3:01 PM
A lot of hurt is shown in this one, Arnand. It sounds like a very complicated relationship with more downs than ups! Great job with emoting. If this is a true story, I think you are old enough to decide things for yourself and "grow young" but try to use wisdom and not pick up your dad's bad habits.
Parmale Avatar
December 5, 2017 at 6:19 PM
Thank you for your comments and advise Andrea... I always bank on your inputs and you never disappoint me...Thanks
Andresen Avatar
December 5, 2017 at 12:47 PM
- First, I'd say it was nice to see you back Anand :) - Your poem hits my heart with tears ... it hurts when we "lose" those we love ... I know exactly how you feel ... for a couple of months ago I "lost" my daughter + husband and three grandchildren - They hurt me so deeply - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Parmale Avatar
December 5, 2017 at 2:12 PM
Dear A_L ,May God give you strength to bear the loss..You are a wonderful friend and a nice individual... Plz stay calm and stay strong..I am sorry...But i am speechless...
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