A letter to a Misguided Father

Please don't think, I am okay without you,
I still need you in my life,
Please don't think, I am mad at you,
I am frustrated by your actions,
Please don't think, I will ask for less,
Your grandson is not getting younger
Please don't think, I excuse your absence
By not being here your loss is felt
Please don't think, your choices don't have impact
They do
Please don't think, inaction is the best choice
You loose precious memories
Please don't think, I am not hurt
I feel cut to the core
Please don't think, just listen
to the pain your causing