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