I received this poem from a young teenage girl who says---
"I'm slowly coming to the realization with the help of my
friends
that my Dad may be abusing me, I wrote a poem that reminded
me a lot about your "Daddy" poem. I thought I would send it..
It was odd though because I barely remember writing it."
When I read the poem, my heart just broke for this young
lady! I'm not ashamed to say, I cried. I encouraged her to
get help and to talk to someone..
Mental abuse can sometimes be worse than physical abuse.
The name of the author of the following poem was left off to
protect her...
Daddy's Girl
I want to be your daddy's girl
If only I could make you happy
All my dreams would come true
Trying so hard to please you
You only scream and yell.
I stand up tall to please you.
No tears anymore- I'm not a baby.
See how close I let you get with out flinching?
I'm strong- that must please you.
I have a secret- I'm not really that strong.
Your eyes scare me.
Why do you always need to yell?
I already know I am no good
Like you said daddy, everyone can tell.
What you say must be true
I can't really have any friends
They must know how I live like a pig and look like one to.
Do they pretend to like me just for you?
I want to be the apple of your eye.
Sometimes you say I am
Then you call me names
I didn't think I was a dog- but maybe I am.
You claim I don't talk to you
Don't you see me trying?
What if I say something wrong?
I don't want to make you start to shout.
If I made you smile would that help?
I almost had straight A's before.
Honor roll doesn't count.
Being perfect must be good- sorry I failed.
Your right I am a screw up
You got so close- that's why I had to run.
I thought you were going to push me through the wall
I could feel the desk pushing into my back.
Did you notice I still stood tall?
Your voice cracked- sorry I hurt you.
I'm trying to show you I'm listening.
Four hours is a long time to stand still.
The clock hands spin in circles
I know you'll stop, you will.
Don't worry daddy.
I did overreact like you said.
I'll be perfect and make you happy
All I want is to be your daddy's girl.
6/10/02