To The Father:

petty poems // twenty-three

You were the teacher
You chose alcohol over
healing; my kids paid

This is still the safest place to come when a new wave of anger hits.

I was awarded $863 in child support during our temporary court order in May.

I received it three times.

Co-parent has been dodgy about everything under the golden sun, including his employment.

Yesterday I received a payment for $31.31.

I could spit.

And swing.

And curse.

And scream until my throat is raw.

But instead I’ll write.

Thanks for still being here all these months later.

xo

B.