6-21-09 A Lost Father’s Day
Scottie Allman © 2009

The day had gone
So very well
Even though I struggled
To hold back the pain.

When I saw you walk into the room
The white dress you wore
Took my breath away.
Your radiant bronze skin
Drew my eyes your way.

My heart beat faster
When you walked close by
And I caught a whiff
Of the perfume in your hair,
And I couldn’t help
But breath you in,
and breath a heavy sigh.

Our talk went well
With no ire in our voices
But as I began to talk to you
Your phone suddenly rang.
When you walked away
To take the call without a word
The message that you sent to me
Came with so much hurt.
I had to get away from there
Before my heartache showed.
I had to flee from that place
Before anyone could see me cry
Tears of the heartbreak in my life . . .
Tears of desperation to keep my wife.