Where Are You Daddy?
how she views herself, and might possibly lessen the intensity of her disorder and will hopefully helps her become aware that she is a person of worth; she is of value and deserves to be loved and happy in her life.
*A poem about a girl and her relationship with her father*
Broken Promises
You said that you would call me Got my hopes up...you never did. The feelings inside me have become numb Ongoing since I was a kid. Waiting by the door at night You said you'd come and play. Instead coming home and eating The rocking chair you'd stay. Never feeling good enough As if I let you down. The smile I tried so hard to fake Replacing a saddened frown. Your lies soon became my comfort Knowing they weren't true. Somehow it didn't matter Because that was all I knew. The days flew by so quickly Until the moment you walked out the door. Mumbling, "I'll be back later" A promise you broke once more. You said you'd be there in my time of need That you'd lend a helping hand. At times when I needed you "I'll be your footprints in the sand." I know that no one is perfect and it is not fair to expect that of you. Growing up in fear at times You'd demand that perfection too. Dealing with the pain and sorrow A little too late in life. You lost a lot from broken promises Your home, children and wife. Knowing the things that you know now Would you change anything from the past? To be able to go back in time, to make my faded childhood memories last? I guess my feelings come from discomfort with change As my life is now starting to do. One thing I really wish would change Is my relationship with you.
(To my father December 20, 1998)
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