I Needed A Father

I needed a father,
strong and wise,
to guide me through life's highs and lows.

But in your absence I was the strong one,
I learned to fight,
learned right from wrong.

In the depths of despair,
I found my way and found the strength to fight each day.

Through the pleads with God to bring you back,
silence is what I received.

In the silence I found grace,
And to learnt to stand up for myself.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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