Father

I wonder what it does to a girl

To grow up without you

To look up into the sky with hope

Hoping every flight carries your face

I wonder what it does to a teenager

To miss your voice constantly

To hope one day you'd show up

Slay her demons with your presence

I wonder what it does to a woman

To have your absence claw at her chest

Laying next to her lover with hope

Hoping he won't be you