Dear Dad, I can't imagine,
How much it must've hurt you,
That in your time of dire need,
Away from you, I grew.

I promise you I love you,
For what you did for Mum.
It's not your fault I hate you,
Please don't feel glum.

You could've killed my brother,
So small, so sweet and sound.
Instead you killed my mother,
The greatest love you'd found.

Yes, it's true, I blame you,
For the horrors of that night.
But don't think it could've been different,
Neither path was bright.

Please don't cry again Dad,
I'm sorry I cause you pain.
It must be horrible to lose such love,
When hatred's all you gain.

Your son. Thaddeus.