Father

I never understand how you can

Take one look at me; curly hair,

Freckled nose, a reflection of

Your once former self, and

Walk away without a word.

-life without a dad

The thing about having

An addict for a father

Is an addict only appearing

When money runs dry,

veins return to a blueish stream,

forcing him to become sober enough

To fake the love of a father.

-only until his next score