Daddy Issues
Out of sight out of mind...Dear dad, you are out of sight but on my mind. The space you left can't be filled. The title too, as hard as I got a number two, dad. I wouldn't blame you for my fucked-upness as hard as I would want. I wouldn't blame you for the other guys I saw at our different homes. Or trying to replace you with the many unnamed boyfriends I had just for security. Out of sight but I know am on your mind. I should be, as your first daughter. A daughter you let go. A daughter you would've held on to and protected, made feel safe and embraced during her dark times. I wouldn't blame you either cause I don't know your side of the story. Though I wish I did. Instead of sitting here and spiraling on my own damn thoughts about you. Out of sight out of mind. Yes, I once killed you on my mind. I didn't know your face so I replaced it with another man's. But now, now, I know you. And I know you are trying to build the bridges. But do you think those b...