“By My Side” by Ayanna Neely

My dad is never around.Every time I turn around he’s out of town,

But life is short.

Every time he turns around,

He’s in court.

 

I remember when we used to play basketball.

We would have fun and all,

But now he behind bars,

Looking at the cars.

 

I go and visit him some time.

He always used to grind,

Trying to make a dime.

 

This time, I’m not going to cry.

I’m just tired of the lies.

The whole time I just wanted him to be

By my side.

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