The Falling House of Cards By Lucy Waddington (workshop)

-The Falling House of Cards-

Dear Dad,

Rising sparks,Falling Stars,

Can you please change your mind?

Clouding Skies,Broken Clouds

Please Don’t leave her behind

Remember the first time you saw her

Be a man,stop ignoring her

Accept the flaws

Take the cards and sort the pack

Sort out your feelings

She is worth more than that.

You fell in love with her for a reason

Don’t fall off like the leaves each season

I know the years have aged you

But Remember on that day she said I Do.

You built a house of cards with her

I know you are two different people

But look back when you walked to the steeple

The white dress,your best suit and a bouquet to boot.

I know I wasn’t around all I know is stories

Stories frozen in the past,that I thought were built to last

When I was a little girl before I knew the truth

How you tried to hold on but cut her loose

How you waited till I went away to find the courage

You knew I wouldn’t let you talk to her that way

A loveless marriage

No glass slipper

No silver carriage

…

Dancing in the lounge

Spinning me around and around

Till I had to stop,my naive self

Used to think you loved Mum each and every bit.

As I lay here,the fan in my room chilling my cheek

I remember the way you would love mum and remind her each week.

Where was the love?

Was it ever there?

Why can’t you fight for her?

Dad…

Why not every day?

Why were you all work and no play?

Where were you?

You were my dad…

But you never made the time for the one you loved

When she’s gone,and your holding back the tears

I hope you remember the good years.

The times when I wouldn’t find mum crying into the sink

Taking off her ring,and swearing it was because she didn’t want to lose it.

But you did lose it didn’t you dad…

I love you dad,I hope you see the light.