Tough Girls Don't Cry

This is a song about some of the important life lessons my father has tought me, and even though he is gone, the lessons he tought me will live on forever. I cherish the time that i had with him.

I ran all the way home the day I skun my knee.

Ran as fast as I could so the other kids wouldn't see.

Saw daddy standing out there in the yard,

blood running down my knee he knew I fell hard.

 

I still remember the look in his eyes,

when he saw me standing there about ready to cry.

And he said...

 

Don't worry little girl everythings gonna be alright

hold back those tears, even if it takes all your might.

There's angels watching over you up in the big blue sky.

 

And always remember that tough girls don't cry.

 

When I got older there were so many things i wanted to see.

As much as it hurt I knew this town was too small for me.

Thinking of all the one's that I had left behind.

Daddy could always tell when I had a worried mind,

And he said...

 

Don't worry little girl everthings gonna be alright

Hold back those tears even if it takes all your might,

It's a cold cruel world out there but give it a try

 

And always remember that tough girls don't cry.

 

I went home the day my daddy got ill.

Rain coming downso hard against that window sill.

Never thought that I would see this day

But when it was his time to go

 

I knew just what to say...

 

Don't worry daddy everythings gonna be alright,

I'm holding back the tears, but it's taking all my might.

and I know you'll be my angel in the sky,

and I will never forget that this isn't goodbye

 

But I'm letting the tears run from my eyes

even though tough girls don't cry.

 

Oh I wiped the tears from my eyes...

Cause you know tough girls don't cry.

Author's Note

please ignore grammar and punctuation errors they are not as important to me as the material that i wrote.

Reviews

[Adrian K. Smith]

Well, this middle aged guy cried - well, started too. I can taste the salt, and the eyes are definitely on the blurry side. Though I had an idea that I knew what might be coming as I read, it did not matter - the piece still hit like a punch to the gut.

Eyes are no longer blurry and the salt is gone, but my throat is still dry.

Definitely a very strong work.

[curley]

very nice job. - i get a very country feeling to it, but i'm warm and fuzzy inside. my daddy, also, has taught me so many things and this song just really gets to be. thanks for sharing, really. God bless.

[Jason Henry]

i'm hearing gnarls barkley wen i read this...sounds good. really powerful lyrics. i certainly like this more than "big girls dont cry" lol

[None]

Extremely meaningful and what a treasure you will always have about your special father. I can remember getting all ready for church and one of my brothers or sisters would get me upset as a kid--my dad would always say, "Don't cry, you'll ruin your face." He always makes a joke so that way I don't feel pain so badly.
You have a tear-jerker of a song here though! It's hard not to cry when I read it. To music this would be cherished as well, it stands on it's own beautifully as a poem as well.
Here's to your Daddy, for giving us an angel here on earth!

[The Musings of Mary H.]

Beautifully wrote! Grammer or punctuation errors are for essays and short stories. You got yourself a poem there...you could do with as you please. Very touching and heart-moving! A great pleasure reading your work!

Mary

[IMOGEAN]

Ok, my eyes are watering, seriously. That was beautiful. You could make hallmark go out of business. I do believe it is YOU---with the gift, Sweety. This is fantastic. In a way, it made me sad, but then, I realized how much love passed between father and daughter and was filled with a nostalgic peace. In poetry, grammar means nothing. You can even misspell words on purpose and get away with it. In time, as you get further along in understanding grammar usage and punctuation in poetry, you will find that you can use commas where none are needed. Use Capital letters when making a point in the middle of a sentence. Get crafty with it. There are no rules. I encourage you to read my thoughts on poetry. It outlines some of this. Keep writing. Please..You are magnificent!

Imogean~

[kris fullbrook]

I love that this is in the format of a song. It is powerful in it's simplicity. It tells the story of a girl growing into a woman. It shows she is who she has become because her father has always been a solid figure in her life - even in his death. The only suggestion I might add is to add another verse or two. It brought a tear to my eye! (although I'm not a tough girl...)

[Candle in the wind]

I have a lump in my throat that I cannot swallow after reading your poem> I am deeply touched. When my grandfather( Mom's Dad) passed away I had written a note to him which said something similar
I know you'll be my angel in the sky,
and I will never forget that this isn't goodbye
It was shock and disbelief that this could happen because it was the first death of some one so dear
"Never thought that I would see this day"

That was way back in 1992 and then his wife my beloved grandma passes away this year Jan 24th revoking that deep sense of loss to be compounded with my grief at losing her

I love my dad a lot and he is a very special person and I am blessed to have him with me.
He also tells me"tough girls don't cry." because he hates the loss of dignity in hysteria nad public demonstration.He has taught me grief is personal but I cannot practise it always.
As long as he and my mom are there i feel confident that everything's gonna be alright.
God bless you for writing this
Only sometimes I don't want to be tough. I can't be tough and I want to just let go.

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Bein of the Lyrical genre meself, I gotta say that was some pretty beautiful lines flowin off your fingers there. You are indeed a songwriter, I does hope you do or will play an instrument. Twas a heartfelt read, Please keep writing, few do but you do have the talent. Wunnerful Wunnerful.

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The first thing I always say when I read lyrics is, "I want to hear the melody!"Your words are very emotionally driven and rightly so...it's about your dad/hero, who by the way, was a smart man...get tough and don't blubber LOL...I like him and I'm sorry for your enormous loss. Good work Lacey I enjoyed it very much, I'm sure he would be very proud of you.
Cheers,
Helen :-)