Mistakes

My mistake for thinking that 5 pm on Friday
Was a real commitment
I guess I should have known that you had
Better things to do
Better women to do
What’s a little piece of jewelry on your hand mean anyway?

My mistake for thinking you could be honest with me
Your voice breaks as the right words just don’t fall into place
You choke on your lies as they fall from your lips
But you never lose face
For practice makes perfect
And practice you’ve had

My mistake for being jealous of her
And her
And her
And her
I should have known that no one could ever replace
Your ego
Exponentially growing with every insecurity
Every stripe on your stupid uniform
Every salute your receive with bravado

My mistake for thinking you could see me
For me
Instead you see her
Almond shaped eyes
Narrow bridged nose
Lips on the thinner side
Hips on the other side
The only difference is
I’m your daughter
And you’re supposed to love me
Indefinitely. Unconditionally. Forever.
But my mistake for thinkingThat you knew how to be a good dad.