Kayla Griggs Poet Rhyme

My Fathers Addiction

In all my years of living, I’ve been afraid of love
I was taught that it would leave me, and never stay for long

I learned that it would take until there's nothing left 
Then I’d be left with pieces from broken promises and regret

Although this may be true and long past overdue
There’s still a fire burning in me, longing to be loved by you

I can’t say I forgive you since it hasn’t happened yet
But I see the difference in you and that I can’t forget

You’ll always be my dad and I’ll always be your little girl
And your battle with addiction won’t always keep the score

I see the fighter in you, it’s engraved into our core
Please don’t give up yet, there’s a world be explored

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