You're not here for me to ask
But still I have to know
What it was so awful
That made you have to go

I'm caught between emotions
So I have to ask you now
To explain yourself to me
Because I really wonder how

And why you treat us like this
And hurt me like you do
And what I did to cause you pain
I really wish I knew

I love the way you laugh and smile
I love the way you dream
I love the way you overcame
To be more than what was seen

I’d love you to be in my life
And do the things dad’s do
And talk to me and write to me
I have things to tell you

I hate the way you run away
I hate that you don’t call
I hate you have another life
Without us in at all

I hate the way you hurt my mum
I hate the things you do
And hate is such a strong word
But I think that I hate you!

(2005)

© Inemesit Graham (2010)