Distress.

The last time I’d watch the fireworks with them all.

The laughter strained, we knew it was the final days.

As my ex-wife was distracted and wanted to get away.

If only she just cheated on me, well that would be fine;

But she stole away my children, and what little time

We had left, as adulthood dawned. Now our time is expired and all gone.

But the darkness in me I suppress, trying to color the world bright in my distress.