Jessica
-1You have every right to feel the way you do
As a father, I was never there for you
It was not easy to leave you and Brad behind
But I always hoped you would understand in time
It broke my heart not be by your side
You did not see the many nights I cried
I should have given you more attention
Gave you more time, love and affection
Tried a little harder to show how much I care
But the pain inside was at times, too much to bear
So instead I retreated, selfish I know
Retreated from your life, and just watched you grow
I am truly sorry, for my stupid selfishness
I should have been there for my special princess
I cannot roll back the years and change the past
But perhaps we can build something that will last
Something for us, your sisters and brother
Something important, something together
I love you
Dad.
This poem was written/submitted by Keith styles.
This poem is the ultimate in self pity and an attempt to justify a mans absence from his childrens life. To put the record straight I am the mother of Jessica and Brad and not once was he ever stopped from seeing his children in fact the total opposite was the case and he was encouraged. What did he do ?? Had two more little girls with his second wife and true to form ran off to Cyprus with another woman. So what about all these little girls Keith that you have and then leave. Have you for one minute thought about how you may have affcted any of them ? and continue to play emotional games through websites like these knowing they are so desperate to talk to you they are actually searching on google for any trace of you. If you spent a quarter of the effort you put in to this poem into actually writing to them or phoning them then that would truly show them you care. As for this poem … its not for them …..its just a way for you to self indulge in pity and why ? No one has stopped you from seeing them, you decided to up and leave without a trace. You are making a fool of yourself so get a grip and get in touch.