My Only Regret
In plain sight I hide, behind a flesh wall:
concealing my true identity,
From my own flesh and blood
Willfully Forced from fatherhood
Through Adulterous Consummation:
A Daughter the result
Fearing grave consequence
If her real "Dad" found out
Suffering as the victim:
while bearing half its guilt
Thus Sparred of suffering.
Her Heritage Unquestioned
Eight years into Lie
Dying to break Silence
Constant in regret
Still Silent I remain
Fear holding me back
Regardless the lie's longevity
Truth Destined to be Exposed
With that Reality, I now fear
then her suffering, as I do now
From this one revelation:
Now Questioning Her Reality,
And Forever doubting truth
Seems the greatest consequence
begs the obvious question
will she ever forgive our actions?
And,
Both her parents once again,
face the guilt of their deceit .
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