Best Poems Written by Danielle Rushman

Dad

Hey dad, 
I'm 17 now, all grown up. 
I've always wondered what it was like  To say "hey dad". But I never really had the chance. 
i never really got to see you... they say you were around when I was a baby. Where'd you go? You left quicker then a flash of light. 
I have absolutely no idea what kind of women my mama raised me. I'm not like her, but maybe I'm like you in some sort of way. 
I try to ask my mama where you went.. but every time I asked, her smile would fade away. 
As a child I thought you ran away from us, but i always stayed up thinking you'd come back home and stay. 
I grew older and found the reason why you were always gone.
Mama said you killed yourself 7 days after I was born. 
mom would tell me she felt so hurt and so alone yet torn for so many years that she mourned,
She blames herself still and I tell her it isn't her fault you are gone dad, 
I understand you had problems, but I don't understand why you had to take that road instead. 
If you were here still Id make you so proud of how much accomplishments I've made dad. 
Graduating early and have a scholar ship to attend. 
Moms proud of me and I know in heaven you are too. 
I love you dad,.

Copyright © Danielle Rushman | Year Posted 2016