In a picture

To this man I see every day

I stare at you all the time. I know you're name , and some of your story . I know your wife , and she doesn't say much about you, she always gets upset when I ask, and says she'd rather not talk about it. I respect that, because I see how sad she is. I also get sad , because you are my dad. Your wife is my mom. And I can only see you in a picture. The one you gave to my mom the day you had to leave . It was a picture of you and mom , and you said you'd be back soon. But war doesn't car about family's , for it took you away from me . I never got to meet you, but I know you would be great, I just wish I got to know you, and let you know that I love you. I always get to see you, but it's only in a picture.