Dear Daddy
You didn’t come back today
I waited by the door
For your arrival
But you never came back
Dear Daddy
You promised to be here today
To be my guest
At my daddy/daughter dance
I waited by the door
Wearing my pink ballgown
But you never came
Dear Daddy
You missed my birthday today
I turned the big 12
With a strawberry ice cream cake
And nice presents for Mommy
But you never came
Dear Daddy
You didn’t come for Christmas today
You promised to bring me a gift
The book collection I’ve always wanted
But you never came
Dear Daddy
You skipped my induction
In the Beta Club
I got a pretty pin
And a certificate with my name on it
Mommy was proud
But you never came
Dear Daddy
You missed my first day of college
I started college at 16
I got on the yellow school bus
Mommy smiled and waved
“Good luck”
But you never came
Dear Daddy
You missed my graduation
I sent you an invitation
I wanted you there
I prayed you would show
But you never came
Dear Daddy
You hurt me
Over and over
With your false promises
False hope
And false love
But you never cared
Dear Daddy
You made me cry
Broke my heart
All I wanted
Was your love
But you never cared
Dear Daddy
You disappeared
I still have pain
From where you left me
Unloathed with sorrow
“Come back”
I whispered
But you never came
Dear Daddy
You have moved on
And so will I
I will forever be
Your little girl
Mending my broken heart
I forgive you