Dear Daddy

Just a simple poem about a not so simple relationship.

Dear Daddy,

It's your little girl

Well, I'm not so little anymore

We've never talked

You never write

You never call

You don't even know my name

Do you care?

 

Dear Daddy

Do ever wonder about me?

Do you wish you could've been there;

When I took my first steps?

When I said my first words?

Do you love me?

The way I love you?

 

Dear Daddy,

Yes, I'm mad at you

But not without reason

You left me before I was born

You weren't there;

To chase the monsters away

To tuck me in at night

To take me school

Not even once 

 

Dear Daddy,

You think it's better this way

For you maybe

But what about me?

I'm older now

I know that wishes don't come true

And people let you down

So why do I still pray for you

Just like I'd pray you'd be home in time;

In time for my sweet 16

In time to scare all my boyfriends away

In time to walk me down the isle?

In time to my own child!

 

Dear Daddy,

I can't forgive you

For the pain you caused

And for the void in my heart

But daddy I can't forget you

Not even for a second

Daddy, I love you

If only you loved me

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reviews

[C.T. Bailey]

I have read similar poetry....until the last stanza. You have left me in tears. You have such a tender spirit...and this is exemplified in this write. I guess its not appropriate to give advice here...but If I may offer only one small piece....allow yourself to forgive and lay your burdens down. Your heart is so big. I am moved by your work.
Todd

[JessicaFloresCanche]

I love it it is so sad, it's me jessica i made a new profile ask me to be your friend

[LadyRouge]

What a powerful poem!!! Though it leaves you with a sad feeling, I really loved this poem. The style you chose and the almost alternating stanzas with how you think/wish for him, then the reason comes in. Very well done.

[Mysty Rayn]

I can relate to this and it is so powerful to me. So perfectly done. Thank you.

[These Haunted Hallways]

Omg, that was definitley deep. My heart just....omg! Just such an overwhelming feeling of emotions that went thru me. God, im so sorry this happened to you. U surely dont deserve to be treated like that at all. He shouldve known better. Being a father is so important. Especially for the daughter. U hit it right on the head here about everything. Jeez, im just so sorry u had to go thru that. I wish the clock could just turn back...for everybody. Wonderful poem, yet tragic. Great job here. *Hugs* :)

B.A.

[~D.A. Phoenix~]

wow. this is a strong piece. i can feel the longing in it. which is the point. right? nice...yet sad work

[Dani California]

Wow. I am also in tears...
I know this feeling.

This is so heartbreaking...
Its emotion is intense.

Very well written...
and definitely felt by your readers.

Keep writing!
It's therapeutic,
and you're very good at it!

[Wolfwind Words]

Bravo! This was a beautiful piece! I can relate to it in an odd way, and it does cause my emotions to catch in the back of my throat.
You are a true Gem of a poet!

Great Job!

Infinity's Shadow

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Yea some dads are really over rated. I didn't have one and it sounds like you are better off without one! You never forget your daddy but eventually you just move on and decide that you can just do without!

[jumbie's #1 fan]

Oh, baby, you're better off without that daddy. Remember, just because he is your birthfather, does not make him a daddy. He is about as much of a dad as Blanca is my mom. Right. Beautifully written and heartfelt. I love you so much mrah!