I am sorry I never got to meet you,
I am sorry I never got to say “Daddy”
And see a smile upon your face
I am sorry we never got to play
I am sorry you never got to trim my nails
Nor show me how to lace my shoes
I am sorry you never took me to school
I am sorry you never heard the accolades
Nor watch me graduate and celebrate
I am sorry you never knew of my first job
I am sorry you never saw my first pay
And how happy I was when I got a raise
I am sorry you never got to meet my Miss
I am sorry to know my wedding you missed
A father’s pride no longer yours
I am sorry you did not see my new home
I am sorry you did not hear
The joyful cry of my baby son
I am sorry you will not get to see me learn
To be a worthy father
I am sorry you are not there
To see this fruit of your lions
I am sorry you made this choice
To leave me and my mother
I am not sorry I have to say
“I succeeded Anyway!”
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