Happy Birthday Dad

Because of your lack of love and guidance -- I became loving and a light to many Because of your inability to protect me -- I became a fierce protector of myself and Bri Because of your smallness -- I became larger than life Because you gave me unworthiness -- I found worth within myself Because you are a fuck up alcoholic who turned his back on his daughter, the one person you should have kept safe --I found my way to wholeness through many bad relationships and an eating disorder Because you will never know the years of longing -- I spend today full Becuase you will always wonder what if...... -- I know that through my worth courage and compassion along with love of myself I WILL Because you gave up years with me -- I gained confidence and strength Because you showed me I was nothing -- I gained understanding that I am everything Because you were a horrible parent -- I learned to be an extraordinary one Because you never showed me the love of a parent -- I love hard and strong Because you told me I was trash -- I found the strength to rise above and succeed Because my heart longed for me Daddy -- I found Bri important men to lead her Because you will never understand the woman I am -- I forgive you for not understanding the Man you should have been. Happy Birthday Dad!