But Daddy Did

the title says it all -------------------

 

But Daddy    Did

 

No daddy, no

Please daddy don’t

I know it’s our secret

And I promise not to tell.

Please daddy – don’t.

 

But daddy did.

 

Please love me daddy

I miss the cuddles so

Please don’t

Please don’t hurt me this way

Don’t  love my little sister more.

 

But daddy did

 

What’s that daddy

What’s that you say?

I want to go out with Bobby.

I’m old enough to go out with him.

You can’t lock me in, daddy.

 

But daddy did.

 

Please daddy, I’m sorry

I never meant to tell, honest

It sort of ---- just came out.

Not again daddy, I said I was sorry

Please -- daddy, don’t do that again.

 

But daddy did.

 

Our family lived a secret hell

Mum found herself a boyfriend

And wanted to get rid of daddy

She tried all the ways she could

But, we never guessed our mother knew.

 

But daddy did.

 

Mum called the police and charged him

For defiling her dear daughters

We had to testify in court

Our pictures in the paper

Daddy said he’d never go to jail.

 

But daddy did.

 

Years later he is on the outside

A sad and broken man

Wanting the love of his daughters

Not understanding when we refused

We thought he would never die

 

But daddy did.

 

ã JG January 2008

Author's Note

any and all comments - thoughts , views etc welcome - thanks.

Reviews

[Dimples87]

I loved this poem because it's soo true and it's a sad epidemic that's happening all over with our little girls. Sometimes the girls end up not knowing justice or even worse, do things, they're not proud of. Great poem, great descriptiveness, - keep writing.

[Itislaissezfaire]

I found this dear to me.
Such strong emotion
Great Job!

[Ari]

My story is very similar to this poem, and I hope it ends the same way.

[A.J. Smith]

In light of my reading of your life story, I find this so powerful and heartbreaking, Jen. You are such an amazing writer, and an extraordinary woman.

[She]

that was perfection. you are a strong woman who has an uncanny way with words. you have survived!

[DiamondNRough AKA Patty..]

Let me wait for the cold chills to be removed. Excellent Piece!

Safe Hugs
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