Can you give me one look of recognition
Just one kind word, how about a statement-
yes I believe in you.

Your not so young dad, like that old dog
fixed in your ways, you are still my papa bear
will I ever be your shiny perfect girl?

your eyes so proud
color now darken with distain
your voice is heavy
and your words hindering
making my heart break

i know you do not understand
the choices that I make
this is my life dad for me there is no other way

I’m  good at a lot of things
most I learned from you
I can make them laugh dad,
tell a story like the truth, I can build things with my hands
yes I am just like you

I could write the sweetest words
or words to take your breath,
I can get real angry, wound you to the core
yeah dad I’m just as passionate about
writing as you are about your sword.

I love-
love women and things your
mind will never except
but for me, I just simply cannot go back
you did however make me miss a step
this is where I’m different I’m not afraid
of heights or the fall dad, I can get back up
I have learned to stand on my own