Dad

It happened so long ago but it still haunts me everyday. 

The day my mom said your Dad has gone away. 




Now let me make it clear my Dad didn't just up and leave. 

Oh no, I know him, love him, and I know he loves me. 




I would go visit my Dad on weekends and days off of school. 

As far as I knew everything was cool. 




I thought your dad living with white men in blue and black men in orange was normal. 

I thought having a dad at home would be something horrible. 




To me I had it lucky with him in there. 

Because at home there wasn't a disciplinary to fear. 




Then one day my raise pulled me away from watching the Little Rascals. 

Mom said "son we have something to tell you" and Dad said "Syl let me have em this is gonna be a hard pill to swallow" 




Dad sat me on knee and everyone got real quiet. 

Then he asked me if I knew why the lady across the room was cryin 




I shook my head and said "no" even though I didn't really care. 

Dad said "my boy do you know this place and why your Pops is in here?" 




I was confused at first so without thinking I gave my answer 

"You're here because it's a home for daddys, why does it matter?" 




Mom laughed a sad chuckle when she realized this was going to be a hassle. 

Dad looked at me and said "No son im hear because I got in trouble." 




Dad said "the lady is crying because her son is here for life" 

I tried to change the subject and said "for Christmas, can I get a bike!" 




For the next couple of hours Dad broke down the situation. 

To this day my Dad is dealing with incarceration. 



So for 17 years I have lived with this burden 

But don't be sad for me because I got good news from the Dad back a few mornins 




If all goes at as planned 

Dads new trial will get rolling 




And if by some great God blessing 

Dad will be home in time for Graduation!! 



18 now but yet im still waiting 

New trial didnt go as planned, so freedom my dad is still chasing 



Older now and looking at the situation, I see that his fate is not for me to wait, 

But to take over and learn from his mistakes 



As I ready myself for college I cant help but to think, 

In this new journy I have to do it for more then just me 



This time I have to take a few people for the ride 

Big bro Omar and my Dad will live on as long im alive 


c.wideman