I love my dad but not the man
He can be when he gets mad
The booming voice
And “you give me no choice”
And the licks that made me sad
I love my dad but not the man
Who’s mouth spits angry venom
My wordless cries
My heart that never dies
And always let me forgive him
I love the guy that made me smile
Showed me the woods and sky
Who taught me to fight
For when I am right
And always give my best try
The man the made sandwiches
Of marshmallow fluff and peanut butter
He taught me to make
And how to create
How to always be much better
Yes I loved my dad but not the man
Who drank his liquid poison
I thank the Lord he has a daughter
That’s trying to learn And learning to love
Her recovering father
