I thought we would grow old together.

I thought you really loved me.

I thought our children were a priority to you.

I thought I could be enough.

I found you were ever searching for the ONE.

I was not enough, nor could ever be.

I was temporary, a detour in your life

I learned our children were a weight about your neck

Our home an unwanted responsibility

My love inadequate.

I found you were not looking  for faithfulness.

But someone to fix your inferiority,

To help you feel successful.

You had no clue what your value could be as a father.

You searched for someone to validate you as I could not.

You found that person and left us physically

To complete the emotional leaving you accomplished long ago.

Thank you for leaving me so I could find myself.

Could see my wonderful children instead of focusing on you.

Thank you for the gift of your absence.