Watch as I speak, move my lips in progression

Listen to the words, understand these thoughts

This is the way, the way I talk

I'm often quiet, shy, and closed

but when I've got something to say

My emotions emerge.

Look me in the eyes and nod your head

For as long as you pretend I'll call you friend

But when I open my mouth and your head drops

Your phone becomes your solitary thought

I'll forget about why you're here, and the words I've said

I'm speechless with your action in my head.

I was there when you needed to share

I listened as you gabbed on and on 

about something irrelevant...by the way, you were wrong

There was a reason I chose you to open up to

Clearly, our road leads to a dead-end

if you cared you would have been there as a friend

This isn't a first, but it is the last

As you sit across from me 

fingers moving at warp speed

a grin on your face as you stare at your phone screen 

Humility fills my face and frustration floods my heart

I've got nothing more to say except,

"Hold on to that phone because soon it'll be the only friend you've got."

Fathers

To all the fathers out there:
Every day you are learning
becoming stronger and more prepared,
not a day is the same in the life of a dad.
Sons and daughters yell and scream
for growing is our nature,
yet there you are with love to nurture.
We put up a fight
and you lower your shield,
we attempt to wound
but your cuts never scar.
You don't try to be superman
but you're pretty damn close,
You're a father now and forever.
So, we thank you
for dodging our bullets
and handling us with care
Just know,
you're a superhero
to your sons and daughters out there.