I am half of you. Right? You are 23 of my original 46 chromosomes Yet, I barely know you. But that’s a two way street. While your second marriage is failing and my relationship is thriving And I might be drinking a little too much and you might be earning not enough I have late Friday nights while you are... Wait. I don’t know what you’re doing. My bright blue eyes reflect nothing of your dark chocolate brown The only thing we seem to have in common is our reputation of being The tallest in the room. Dad, I’m growing up. And it’s not my height this time. You have always been a man of few words Well, I’m just the opposite. I wish we could sit down and pour our hearts out I want to understand what goes through that forty-seven year old mind of yours I want to know what sprouted those gray hairs on your head and How high school changed your life I want love advice Tell me funny stories about all the wonderful mistakes you made As long as you don’t mention the one Where you forgot to speak to your daughter.