Dear Dad

Dear Dad

What else could I have done?
When I was a child, I wanted to have a father that cared for me an told me every day that he was proud of me.
When I was a teenager, I wanted to go out and spend time with my friends.
Instead, I had to stay at home, doing all the things you were supposed to do, as the father in the family.I paid your bills and I paid your taxes.
I worked hard the whole summer, so I could send you money for the journey home.
I defended you when people spoke ill about you.
What else could I have done? You`re my father!

Your son
Harry

In response to "The Zulu and the Zeide" by Dan Jacobson.