DAD

I never had a dad

To worry about who I date

To dislike the random guy tryna take his place

To protect me in that way

To warn me of the perils of his kind

To snatch out the thoughts of laying with that guy

I never had a dad

Who loved me more than his emotional attachment

Who’s ‘I love you’ turned into action

I never had that

 I thought I would never miss it

But in hindsight

I needed it

Needed that firm look,

That sentimental smile that

Awkward ‘so is there any guy’ type convo

To reassure me

That relationships with men

Go beyond the physical

Surpass the natural and have consequences

I never knew that

I never knew that man whom I looked up to

Who was the standard for all who dared to approach

The one in whom my heart could boast

Of His patience, His character, His hugs

But I did have a dad

Who rarely fulfilled his role

Who loved with his words

And not forgetting his cash

I knew a stranger in him.

And a familiar one at that.

I never had a dad

Until I knew a Father

 who

Loved me beyond my selfishness

who sacrificed all that was

precious

 to lavish his love upon ME

I never had a Dad until

God himself saved me

And now I long to know my Dad

(God is that personal) (I hope this first draft encourages hearts. There is hope in God to restore a broken heart.)

@Gee_Official

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