Baby Girl

Poem about rather rocky mother/daughter relationship

You may not believe me,

But mom, you really have to try,

Trust in me, and know,

I’ll always be your baby girl.

All these years, there’s just one thing I wanted you to see.

It hurts when you aren’t with me when I cry,

And when you scream, my faith falls so low!

Mommy, am I still your baby girl?

 

Oh, if only you would understand,

I’m not out to break your heart.

Mommy, please, I’m praying you can see the truth,

That still, I remain your baby girl.

Please pay attention, when its your attention I command!

Let me finish what I start,

Especially when I try to tell you the truth.

Mommy, I’m always going to be your baby girl.

 

The beatings, your constant rage,

None of that matters or affects what I feel.

Mommy, please don’t push me away,

I just want to remain your baby girl.

Its hard to believe, that even in this day and age,

That without you, I just can’t deal.

Mommy, please, just for today,

Let me be your baby girl.

 

You call be a liar,

Beat me until I can’t see anymore,

And worst of all, ignore my pleas.

Mommy…is it safe to be your baby girl?

When you’re angry, my soul feels like its on fire,

I don’t even notice that my arms grow sore

Even though I can clearly hear my own desperate pleas.

Mommy, even so, I want to be your baby girl.

 

You throw me to the dogs,

Tell me I was a mistake,

And that its my fault we’re alone,

And still, I want to be your baby girl.

I’m treated worse than those dogs,

And I’m not sure just how much more I can take.

Growing ever wary of any agitated tone,

I continue wishing, I was still your baby girl.

Author's Note

Honest opinion?