Here's to the dads who were never around,

Lost in a bar while the bills hit the ground.

Missed every birthday, forgot every name,

Then showed up at Christmas demanding acclaim.

Happy Father's Day, raise a glass and disappear,

Make a promise, break it, see you maybe next year.

King of excuses, champion of blame,

The kids need a parent, but you need another game.

To the narcissists posing as heroes online,

To the drunks and the deadbeats saying, "Everything's fine."

To the ghosts in the family photo frame,

May history remember exactly your name.

So here's your card, signed "Best Wishes" instead—

For all the fathers who chose themselves over the kids they had.

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