Poetry: Deadbeat fathers 45 Articles

by Damien Bullock

Elizabeth A princess in her mother's eyes she was Beautiful in every way because She was blessed from her head to her tiny little toes Her beautiful eyes were sparkling, and though She didn't know her daddy, she kne...read more

by Bel

Unwanted You were never there When I needed care You took off When things got rough And moved on The day you decided I was an unwanted son I hear news about you here and there To myself, I whisper in des...read more

by Connie Rose

She's just a 16 year old girl. Hasn't seen her daddy since she was eight Confused emotions between love and hate. What kind of man denies his own flesh and blood? Tears falling down her face, like a catastrophic fl...read more

by Lauren Birkhead

Somewhere Deep Inside Daddy used to love me, Daddy used to care Woke up one morning, Daddy wasn't there. In his place a strange man, living life alone, Shutting out me Daddy with your eyes of stone. Lock the door be...read more

by April Adams

He had a loving family and a warm place to call home, with a wife, two kids, good job and his own large yard to roam. It all seemed so perfect to him, back when his family was first. He's not really sure when things seeme...read more

by m wilmonen

Through a single act of pleasure you changed my life Why did I let you come to my apartment that night Why did I want to be with you Why did you run away You are a coward You ran without looking back You ran without even ...read more

by Cheryl Ditges

"Daddy, Daddy, please don't drink!" These words I would say. The same old phrase, day after day. "Is the reason you drink because of me? Have I not become what you want me to be?" Sometimes I feel guilty. I don't...read more

by Tara Weeks

A bottle that means more than a child, Every sip widening the gap that was once there, A hangover that is shorter than the heartache. Watching other playing, Laughing and bonding, Being a parent, being a dad. Not b...read more

by Tara Jacoby

Little faces, hungry eyes. My tummy's growling, one little brother cries. The other sits with his head in his hands. Tears ...read more

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by Ann Somerville

Alone I sit here by the phone, Waiting for your call, It never rings or makes a sound, Never, not at all. And as I wait here day by day, And sit so patiently, I think I hear you call my name, But it's my mind just...read more

by Bianca Chantel

I'm just a child My father is nice He loves my mother Our relationships nice Their relationship turns And he's out the door Now our conversation are about the same thing What man comes over in the evening But I wa...read more

by Eliza Sininen

I watched you with her, I smiled at her smiles, I befriended you and wished for the day it all went wrong. I imagined myself with you, and yearned for the time, when your smiles weren't for her, but for me. I elevate...read more

by Tonya Carpenter

LOOK INTO MY EYES Take time to look into my eyes. Do you see why I cry, The pain you caused, Or the child you lost? I was your little girl Who wanted to be the center of your world But you left your post When I need...read more

by Leila Swanson

The lights are off, there is no heat. your check has not showed up. I don't know why you can't meet your child support at least.read more

by Jose Barrientos

to see the eyes of your child to hear his laugh in your ears to know that now someone depends on you.. to get incarcerated the day after his birth to feeling selfish as to only help yourself to not care whether you...read more

by Consolata Washington

Why.. Why when I loved you so intentionally, Can you leave me like I meant nothing to you, Days when I thought I couldn't live without you, Erased by moments of hatred and punishment inflicted on myself, Your da...read more

by Latasha Sheckles

DAD? You missed another birthday, that makes three in a row, the celebration of my birth, and you don't even show. Days turned to months, and now months turned to years, I'm drowning in a ocean of question mark tears...read more

by Mc Addison

My whole life revolves around when my boys need to eat. I don't understand why their own dad doesn't make them a priority. He told me that he doesn't always have a ride and that is why he can't see them all the time. ...read more

by Anita Carter

Deadbeat Dad In a courthouse, her mother is fighting for child support from her father It has been five years since she last saw or talk to to her father For he left her behind with her mother This is the conversation ...read more

by Laney Rowland

"Where Has Daddy Gone" The leaves have darkened upon the trees As the sun goes down behind that cold, black mountain I stood at the door awaiting the police How could I help her, daddy was gone He left in a rage, sl...read more