Dear Daddy, 

Remember when I was worth your time?

When we spent our days being lazy, 

lying on the couch. 

The television playing another one of your beloved movies.

Now we spend our days being busy, 

sitting in different rooms.

The television off, your beloved movies collecting dust.

Remember when I was worth your time?

When we spent our time doing science projects 

and learning about art.

Or being master chefs in the kitchen together.

Now we spend our time doing seperate projects,

and you’ve never seen my art.

And we don’t even eat dinner at the same time.

Remember when I was worth your time?

When you came to every recital and performance, 

and I could count on seeing your face in the crowd,

you were proud, applauding.

Now you can’t be bothered to watch me perform,

and I can’t count on you coming to a celebration, 

you are disappointed, sleeping.

You never taught me magic tricks to prepare me for your disappearing act.

It’s hard to remember when I was ever worth your time.

Sincerely,

Me