Re. The Patriot and Susan

Re. The Patriot and Susan

What on earth? Don’t say my name.
You knew me once - but today, when you came
I couldn’t see a trace of the previous
Man you were. Why be so devious?
You’ve changed, and not for the better.
I’ve shouted, I’ve cried, wrote letter on letter...
Yet ignored, by the father I love.
Or loved, whichever. By the heavens above
Couldn’t you just stay here or leave?
It’s the change. I used to believe
You had died. I even wished you had,
For to die is beyond your control; not bad,
Not evil, not torture of your own daughter.
You were in the army? How many men did you slaughter?
How many? Women and children as well?
You’re not my father. Burn in Hell.

End