No Father of Mine

I remember dad left mom
with the shirt on her back
and the shoes on her feet
she had to work two jobs
just so we could eat
he never came around
didn’t bother to call
never saw my first homerun
or picked me when I fall
mom was always there
smiles hiding her tears
knowing she always cared
even through my worst years
I remember cards at christmas
hoping for one from dad
saying how much he missed us
hoping for the happy over the sad
I remember dad had a special way
for letting us down
and I know one day
he will try to come around
to heal the hearts he breaks
with new promises
to make up for his past mistakes
with presents & hugs & kisses
hoping for a new reason for livin’
hoping that over time
that all would be forgiven
but he’s no father of mine
and that’s something
he will always regret
because I’m the son
my mother will never forget