My Father Said

My father said when I grew up

I could achieve anything I wanted

My father said when I grew up

I could achieve more than he had

My father said when I grew up

I could believe whatever I wanted

My father said when I grew up

I could believe in things he could not fathom

My father said when I grew up

I could be the man that all respected

My father said when I grew up

I could have the respect he never had

My father said when I grew up

I would live the future he dreamt for me

My father said when I grew up

I would live his dream and make him proud

My father said when I grew up

I’d gaze upon a world of wonder

My father said when I grew up

I’d live in a world of peace and freedom

My father lied

© F Martin

2012