Walk a little straighter Daddy, you're leading me

I hardly knew my father's love,

It was always strained and tough,

Since before I was born,

My parents were torn.

I moved out at fifteen,

To live with my dad like I'd always dreamed,

But distance couldn't fix,

Who he was and who he really is started to mix.

He's lied and cheated,

And caused too much pain,

I warned my step-mom,

Not to get caught in his vortex again.

I've got a brother, six years older,

Whom I've never met,

Our dad abandoned him,

And now we're strangers yet.

I've always wondered, what made me so special,

Why does he care for me,

But my brother is a lone vessel,

I fear I'll never know, the answer to this mystery.

I used to see my dad as my hero,

But now, I see just missing history,

A liar, a cheat, a thief,

And a neglectful father, that brings me grief

We haven't spoken in months,

Since he moved away,

To Alabama, far from me,

And left me with nothing to say.

But I won't let his actions define me,

I'll continue to live my life,

I'll know love and happiness,

Despite this strife.

I'll hold onto the memories,

Of the good times we had,

And one day, maybe, just maybe,

My father's love won't be so sad.