I didn’t know

I didn't know
until this moment
that my friend's
father had passed away
I knew him


In the old days
as a strict parent
a powerful man
a scary father
and a warm person


He was scared of him?
I was scared of him
He was so tough-looking
He seemed merciless
But I also adored him


As a wealthy
established man
As a father of two
great sons
A father of my friend


And I didn't know....
There's no excuse
that I didn't know
I should have known
When he needed me


I should have known