I wrote this poem to my Dad after he passed away on November 25, 2003 due to Hepatitis C and Cocaine Abuse.

"I Never Understood"

I felt such bitterness,
So much anger.
The man I called my Dad,
Was nothing but a stranger.

The drugs and alcohol,
I couldn't comprehend.
I never understood it,
Until your road came to an end.

Looking through your things,
I began to understand.
How quickly an addiction,
Can turn upon a man.

I read your own words,
And could sense your pain.
I felt your guilt and anger,
Driving you insane.

I wish I could've taken away,
The hurt you felt inside.
Instead I focused on my own pain,
And ran away to hide.

I'd rather you be in Heaven,
Receiving tons of hugs,
Than being here on earth,
Battling a beast called Drugs.

I never understood,
But now I think I do.
And all that really matters now,
Is Dad, I LOVE YOU!

That is such a special and beautiful poem, Im really glad you shared it and I'm sure your dad is smiling down on you from Heaven.

What a pretty poem. Glad you shared it.

Thank you for sharing your beautiful poem. I am sorry for your loss. I lost my dad in October 2003 to cancer due to alcohol. I feel your pain. I will keep you up in prayer.

Thanks so much for taking the time to read my poem. It really means alot. :-)

Joanna, that is such a touching poem.

Thanks For Sharing that is a heart felt poem peace and blessings for you.

That was a very special poem. My heart is with you.

And your Dad loves you too! Such a heartfelt poem and so relatable to so many, may the Lord give you the strength to carry on and do well in this world, your Dad is so proud of you and your poem.I wrote this poem to my Dad after he passed away on November 25, 2003 due to Hepatitis C and Cocaine Abuse.

"I Never Understood"

I felt such bitterness,
So much anger.
The man I called my Dad,
Was nothing but a stranger.

The drugs and alcohol,
I couldn't comprehend.
I never understood it,
Until your road came to an end.

Looking through your things,
I began to understand.
How quickly an addiction,
Can turn upon a man.

I read your own words,
And could sense your pain.
I felt your guilt and anger,
Driving you insane.

I wish I could've taken away,
The hurt you felt inside.
Instead I focused on my own pain,
And ran away to hide.

I'd rather you be in Heaven,
Receiving tons of hugs,
Than being here on earth,
Battling a beast called Drugs.

I never understood,
But now I think I do.
And all that really matters now,
Is Dad, I LOVE YOU!

I'm speechless!!! And take it from me it takes alot for me to have nothing to say:)
(((Hugs)))

Rona

Aww, that is so beautiful poem, reminds me of my past boyfriend who also is in heaven because of drugs *cry*

Thanks for sharing, you're talented in writing!

Susan

geezzz...so sad. that was beautiful..makes me cry... i know ur dad is happier now and watching over u every second...good luck to u and take care:ha:

Beautiful Poem!!! Thanks for sharing it......I can definitely relate and apply this to my own relationship with my father.

Wonderful heartfelt sentiments.

You can actually change the "Dad" to anyone close to you. I like that. It is not my Dad I have these sentiments for. It is my fear I will have to have your feelings for my Son.

Bless you.
Stay strong.

Thank you very much for sharing that. Very well put!