It’s been at least 2 and half years
about to be 3
since my parents separated
They’re still married but not together
How much longer will he be gone?

My mom was sad and she still is
that my dad believed some of his family members’
lie
on her about cheating on him
Even her own sister would lie to them both
about each other
How much longer will he be gone?

My dad still visits us half the time
but it’s not the same
My mom still cries about it when my siblings and I
aren’t around
I could tell by her puffy red eyes
but she tries her best to take care of us
even though a lot has happened between my mom
and my dad’s family members’ that lied
How much longer will he be gone?