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Dear Dad

February 17, 2013
By JNajeraO1205 SILVER, Reno, Nevada
JNajeraO1205 SILVER, Reno, Nevada
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Favorite Quote:
"Without writing, the world would be rewritten to a place with nothingness." - Jerry Najera


I just need you to be honest with me,
Tell me everything that you hid from me,
Cause’ you never truly spoke to me--
Come on father, I know you’re there…

Open up, tell me you care,
Let me feel that guilt that you never share,
Tell the family of your despair,
I’m in deep need of your weeping,
I can feel your heart beat,
It’s scared,
You’re scared; see, you’re turning red,
Just open up, quit tearing your hair,
I know you’ve been meaning to share.
I feel you breathing, louder than a bear,
You’re lost somewhere,
But you won’t even dare,
Fight your fears pops; it’s time to obligate,
Cause’ I know you’re still there,
Somewhere.

At least for one more stare dad,
He’ll offer you that,
It’s worth the chance pops, go for the spare.
Spit out the words you never shared.
Go on dad, it’s getting late,
The clock ticks and it’s too late to waste.
God will no longer wait…

At least tell me you love me,
Cause’ I’ve never heard you say it.
I promise you, we will forever be fair,
And, my heart will stop aching,
Then we could finally pair,
Cause’ to be honest,
My heart needs a repair,
But, you’re the only one to repair,
The damage inside this heart that I wear,
Otherwise beware that at the very end,
I’ll be just another boy,
Whose father was always there,
But never truly aware…

At least for one more stare dad,
He’ll offer you that,
It’s worth the chance pops, go for the spare.
Spit out the words you never shared.
Go on dad, it’s getting late,
The clock ticks and it’s too late to waste.
God will no longer wait…


The author's comments:
This is a song/poem to my father, based on forgiveness mostly. I love him and I want him to know that before his time is here..

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on May. 16 2013 at 4:45 am
JNajeraO1205 SILVER, Reno, Nevada
7 articles 0 photos 10 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Without writing, the world would be rewritten to a place with nothingness." - Jerry Najera

Hey thanks a bunch. It really means a lot to me when people find my writing a good source for emotions.

on May. 14 2013 at 12:57 pm
monsterman0304 BRONZE, Florence, Kentucky
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this was an amazing poem. i feel so sad but happy... i hope things get better

on Mar. 2 2013 at 3:17 pm
JNajeraO1205 SILVER, Reno, Nevada
7 articles 0 photos 10 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Without writing, the world would be rewritten to a place with nothingness." - Jerry Najera

Thanks a lot, he's actually still around, it's just that it's almost as though he has passed away.

on Feb. 28 2013 at 11:25 am
Killjoy_Parade GOLD, Scottsburg, Indiana
17 articles 4 photos 90 comments

Favorite Quote:
"You got killed. *explody sounds* Chuncks of s*** flying outta you." - Gerard

Oh my goodness. This is so amazing! I teared up a little bit when I read this. I'm so sorry about your fathers passing away.