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My heart that tingles, but also sinks
I love having a dad,
But I hate that you get that title.
I love having a phone,
But I hate that we only talk twice a year.
I love when the holidays come around,
But I hate that you just send me a check.
I love when I can see you,
But I hate that you make me your babysitter.
I love my (half) brother and sister,
But I hate that they are replacements for me and my sister.
I love your stories,
But I wish you would ask about mine.
I love having a family,
But I hate that you keep me a secret.
I love the similarities we have,
But I hate how you don't even notice.
I love sharing the last name with you,
But I can't wait to get rid of it!

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I want to allow readers who are struggling to have a relationship with their father know that they are not alone. I want my audience to know that they aren't the only ones feeling the pain. Growing up and not having a father affected my life greatly. I express my feelings throughout my poem and try to make comparisons that others might relate to. This poem has a deeper meaning behind the word “dad,” and I feel that this poem made me realize something that I didn't know before and will leave my audience with a message as well.