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 .