Innocence is given to us all at birth
But through the pollution of what’s around us
It is corrupted and tainted without mirth

The pillars of family broken down one by one
All through your selfish actions
An easy way in life is sought
But reaped the wrath of the law

Law and family both broken
By your actions alone not mistaken
Again and again
You had the chance to stop
And to change

Again and again
You kept on going
‘till there was nothing left
Your actions hefted at court and
Through blind eyes you were found
Guilty and responsible—convicted
For such ignominious actions.

The freedom which was supposed to be yours
Removed
Unknowingly, my own as well.
The domino effect through your actions
Has caused me to walk with a hunch
Shadowed by discomfort

Deceit in who you are came from my lips
Painting you to be another.

All could have been different if only you
Stopped
And saw that you would not be alone suffering the consequences

This pile of rubble must rotate around the blazing fire
Time and time again ‘til your cage swings wide and free
And as I wait I must quench this ire
Forgiveness will not be easy but in time it’s something I hope to give
But trust, once ruined will not be easily be obtained.

Seeing you in that confined space chokes me
But it’s something you deserve
Hearing your voice pains me
In time I hope you learn
To be someone better - wiser - stronger
To be someone I can proudly call
my father

We are all innocent until proven otherwise - but in the end is anyone really innocent?