I'M Late Dad

I want to apologize for my burden of wrong To your ears where my penitence does belong I lingered in vain, the gray swiftly took hold Now my contrition will stifle mute and untold It is too late now and you don’t even know me Again, you urge me to call your kids and family Little amused, little astounded you skeptically stare As I try to get your attention without stirring scare Like a stranger, you introduce yourself and ask my name Oh, the one you gave me, I still carry the same! I keep on trying to say- I am sorry, father But you insist ceaselessly that I stay for dinner Earlier, I failed to muster the courage and word And feared that it might feel a little too absurd Should’ve tried harder and sooner to turn myself over Instead of forever yearning and smoldering for closure Written on:09/24/2016 Contest:A Difficult Topic For You