I’m offspring of my mom.

not from...

him.

I’m from leaving him behind

a day after I was born.

I’m not from full recycle bins

with something I cannot...

drink.

I’m from being the ring bearer

at my parents’ wedding.

Not from trying to wake him up…

at noon.

I’m from a successful, strong, sincere family.

Not from a destitute family in need of…

help.

I’m from someone who I want to call Dad.

Not from who I was forced to call…

the D word.

I’m from being born at six

excited to have a family dinner.

I’m not from being given second-hand…

coughs.

I’m offspring of my mom.

not from him...