paternity

back bends and eyes avert in disgrace

last chance to salvage what might be left

you translate; try to transcend time.

you thought that you could hide

but we have found the remnants that remain despite your absence.

growing up i swore that i could trust you.

now i swear i can't trust anyone.

at least no one that i have found.

you might as well be dead to me so this is my goodbye.