Letter To Latoya
This is an open letter
To the daughter I abandoned.
I never meant for this to happen
Not something I planned on.
I left & walked out
Because your mother left me scorned.
All of this happened
Before you were even born.
Your mother & I were so young
When we got married.
We didn't have a chance
I left her & the baby she carried.
Your mother & I
Had so many problems.
I thought running away
Would somehow solve them.
Your mom & never saw eye to eye.
But we were both selfish
& never gave our young marriage a try.
We were both young & foolish
We both thought we were grown.
In hindsight we should of
just had our fun
& then left each other alone.
I moved on
& she did too.
Not once did I think about my daughter
I forgot about you.
I wasn't there when you were born
Because I was gone.
How could I feel for you
When we didn't even bond.
I did a lot of things
For me & only me.
But you needed a father
I just didn't see.
You needed a dad
To be with his daughter.
But I didn't want to be around your mother
Because I always fought her.
I did try later on to see
The daughter God sent to me.
But your mother was mad
& she prevented me.
I should've fought harder
For my parental rights.
I should've been stronger
& put up more of a fight.
I should've reached out more
Once you became grown.
But I had a new family now
So I left you alone.
I reflected on my life
& this is my biggest regret.
I deserted LaToya
The daughter I chose to forget.
I'm sorry LaToya, I Love You
Copyright © Robert Cathey | Year Posted 2015
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