a reminder
it’s not your fault
lack of sleep
poor diet
don’t get upset
this is your job
you signed up for this
keep the focus on who matters
personal feeling aside
parent
don’t break
she needs to know
this is her safe place
it’s okay she hears
she knows this
as she crawls onto my lap
and pulls my arms around her
i don’t know why i’m sad she says
you are feeling what you are feeling
those feelings are okay
they are yours
hold me tighter she says
of course i say
A Better Father 