Old Man

Your rage terrified me,

Your strength left me in awe.

Your words left scars,

Your fists cracked my jaw.

Such a dark shame resides within me.

That your distain birthed and grew,

And a dark vengeful sadness,

From each insult you threw.

I was so very young.

Just trying to play.

I didn't mean to upset you.

I was scared everyday.

Today it different,

I'm big and I'm strong.

Your old and afraid,

You won't be around for long.

I feel I should hate,

Take revenge on you now.

But I can't, I am different

I'm just not sure how.

I dont want to hurt,

To hate or to rage.

I want freedom from,

These feelings I keep locked in a cage.

I want to be proud,

That we can today be friends.

But times running out,

And everything ends.

But I'll learn from your mistakes,

I hope to make none.

When the day finally comes,

That I meet my own son.