Waiting : Stephanie Deshpande Painting Contest

I sit and wait The hands of the clock move slowly forward Already five minutes late What is the delay, maybe the car he borrowed Has broken down, so I sit and wait. He left my Mam and me A new family for him these days Supposedly he must come and see That I am alright, though he doesn’t pay I sit and wait All dressed up as though I care Bathed and dressed in Sunday best Hair washed a ribbon added to give flair I sit and wait again As I have done many times before An hour has passed once more no show I sit and wait How many times is this allowed to go When can I not get ready for my Dad He walked away and broke my heart From now on a new life I will start No more waiting for his time to come Dad’s life, I am no longer a part Mam and I have a new home I sit and wait no more This time he came No longer had I waited I was not at home In his life I no longer participate I sit and wait no more. Penned February 2nd 2014 Inspired by the painting by Stephanie Deshpande - Waiting