A Part of Me

Late at night
I remain awake
Waiting for him to knock
On the same door
He punched
On the same house
He left
On the same family
He abandoned
Twelve years ago
When he found
Someone else to share his life with
I may not be enough
For my father to stay
I may not be able to make him happy
For my father to love me
I may not be that wise
For him to be proud
I am someone of no importance
Every night I shed tears
Because as time passes by
I could no longer fool myself
To make me believe he still care
Because once he left
He totally knew
He would never come back
Then one night
When I lost all hope
When I lost faith
When I'm tired of waiting
He came to my doorstep
He looked at me
And I stared back at him
He barely recognized
The little girl he left
His eyes scanned my entirety
As if he couldn't believe
I'd survive the cruel world
Without him by my side
He burst into tears
Hugged me very tight
And once uttered the word
I never thought I would hear
From him ever again
I welcomed him in my arms
I welcomed him in my life
Because he will always be
A part of me.