Naked Truth

So here it is, the naked truth

I met you too young, still in my youth

All the promises you made to me

Turned into explosive hypocrisy

Here I am and there you are

How did we make it this far?

Worlds apart, kids our only link

For we are divorced in black ink

How can you live with who you are?

For my part, I could no longer care

Until you hurt our flesh and blood

With the anger you vent in a flood

Controlling; as you see fit

But why? What’s the benefit?

Turn your “trust me, honestly”

To impurity with no integrity

You are a father, not a dad

And yes, that makes me sad

For broken vows you didn’t keep

I, for my part, can no longer weep

Can you not see what you’re doing?

Those precious lives that you’ve ruined

Your loss at the end of the day

For backs will turn and walk away

© Andrea Coltman