Poetry

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You knew him once upon a time
So many years ago;
He offered you his friendship but,
Dear Daddy did you know?

One night he led me into hell
With terror to bestow;
He stole your daughter’s innocence
Dear Daddy did you know?

That night I pleaded; terrified
Oh please, don’t make me go;
You said “Enough! It’s settled now.”
Dear Daddy did you know?

I didn’t want to go there but
I went there anyway;
Endured the pain and agony
Afraid of what you’d say.

I didn’t call when he was done
Nor think that you would come;
Or want to save your little girl
Now broken and undone.

I’ve often wondered through the years
Why Daddy didn’t see;
Ignoring fear so obvious
And cries that came from me.

And how could Daddy never see
His daughter’s soul had died?
Behavior; attitudes that changed;
Was evidence denied?

I’ve held this anger in my heart
Since I was only eight;
I’ve blamed you Dad for everything
And given in to hate.

Realities of what you said
That echoed through my mind;
Became the ache of memories
Transcending years of time.

But Daddy there is something else
I want for you to know;
Despite the pain and suffering
Compassions seed has grown.

My Father Who’s in heaven has
Redeemed my ruined past;
He taught me how to love; forgive
And walk through life at last.

There’s one more thing that you must know
Straight from your daughters heart;
If I’m to bridge the gap at all
Today’s the day to start.

I’ve chosen to release you from
Responsibilities;
That once demanded justice for
The shame inside of me.

And with release I now forgive
Your words of long ago;
I love you Dad with all my heart
Dear Daddy now you know.

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