Why Daddy, Why?

it pretty much explains itself.

You walked away,

And unfortunately nobody stopped you.

 

Now I'm begging you please,

Tell me why you walked out on me.

 

I was so little,

But that didn't faze you.

 

What happened?

You was supposed to be daddy, not some stranger.

 

I needed you in life,

But you didn't want me.

 

The pain hurts...

And daddy it gets worse everyday.

 

I can't talk about you,

So why do I think about you?

 

I used to wish you were here,

But I don't know why.

 

I'm sorry...

For not being enough.

 

I used to ask...

Where daddy was.

 

But now I ask,

Why should I forgive daddy?

Author's Note

I know that like my punctuation and stuff like that isn't right exactly so ummm please ignore that and let me know what you think...(and yes unfortunately this did happen to me,but i'm stronger than ever because it did.)

Reviews

[Craig2591]

I can certainly relate. My father didn't walk out on me, but he might as well have. He rarely had anything to do with me. He was practically a stranger to me. He died in 1977. I have yet to visit his grave.

You're not alone.

[Marissa]

Thank you! And I'm sorry that you had to deal with that...

[Barbara Walker]

Society has downplayed the importance of a father in a child's life, as if his financial contribution was all that mattered . and girls need their dad just as much as boys do. A daughter will measure the boys and men in her life with the number one man in her life...her dad. And hopefully, he has taught her, showed her, how smart she is and that she is person deserving respect, kindness and love. For far too many girls, an absent father is the reason that at a young age, they go looking for his love in all the wrong places. And I speak from personal experience. One feels anger and hurt at being abandoned and anger at self, for feeling that way. I hope fathers realize how much their children do need them in their lives and step up to the plate and be a dad, not just a sperm donor.
Well, marissa, as you can see, this piece really got to me!

[Marissa]

I hate that you know what it feels like because honestly it sucks....but I'm sure you are a wonderful person because of what has happened to you. I'm only 16 and I hide my pain which is why I write poetry....but people look t me and they don't know what I've lost or what I've been through for half my life I haven't even seen/ spoke to my daddy and the fact that I DID know him once hurts more that he isn't here now with me and it's out of choice as far as I know...Sorry for the pain you've been through!

[Barbara Walker]

I would hope that if fathers knew the pain their daughters were in they would rectify their wrong. I think men have accepted the idea that kids don't need them, out of ignorance. I would hate to think it was for other reasons, though I know I hide my head in the sand when I say that. Just know that you are a worthwhile human being, deserving love, respect, caring and affection within your morals and values, no one elses. You matter.

[Marissa]

That means a lot to hear....it really does! My dad bailing really has messed me up in more ways than one... The hardest is trying to make myself believe I am worth it and that people do care...hopefully one day my insecurities will leave me.

[Nirmala]

Great write with a life time of thoughts and experience succinctly expressed in just a few lines, well done. If society did not put us in strait jackets of social rules and expectations of family, you may not have been forced to miss a downright irresponsible and loveless father! He vanished for whatever reason from the marriage, but he had no right to abandon his child forever. Every act has a price to pay. No excuse there!

I particularly like the following lines



Now I'm begging you please,
Tell me why you walked out on me.

I can't talk about you,
So why do I think about you?

[Marissa]

Thank you! Glad you liked it. And you're right he had no right to walk out on me whether he walked out on anyone else he shouldn't have walked out on me, but it's made me who I am today...

[Leslie Philibert]

The theme reminds me of the bitter poetry Slyvia Plath wrote about her father, a difficult subject !

[Marissa]

It's very difficult, but writing this made me get over some anger and realize many things and that's why I write.

[Patient Poet (Yos)]

I love your honesty , its sad but you grow up to be a wonderful woman x

[Marissa]

Thank you, and yeah it'll only make me stronger in the long run.

[Dr. Wood ?]

terrible situation..I feel for anyone who has gone through this...some great lines in here...some not so good...but a heartfelt poem nonetheless

[Marissa]

Thank you! And yeah I know what you mean.

[~Sara~]

Wow! This poem relates to me in so many ways! My biological father isn't allowed to see me anymore... He was abusive and he neglected me. I think it's cool how we connect in that way. You're not alone, :) This inspires me alot. Thanks for sharing!
-Sara

[Marissa]

I'm sorry...and it is cool how we connect in that manor although it's not cool it happened...and your not alone either...I'm glad it inspires you. And your welcome!

[Dearantlers]

Wow. That is so good. I can feel the emotion that you put into it, and it makes me so sad. But you're right. You are stronger because of it, but don't you really just wish it never happened? Great poem! I absolutely loved it!

[Marissa]

Thank you and yes of course I wish it hadn't happened to me but it did and it's okay because even though it hurts it'll be okay

[That_Girl]

My mother came and went as she pleased in this fashion as well. It's not the child's fault at all. A very upsetting situation that you described perfectly. Well done!

[Marissa]

I'm sorry....I know it hurts.And thank you!

[Coyote Poetry]

Forgiveness can be very hard. People have reasons to leave. Old age teach us to understand the struggle of parent. A very sad poem. Sometime take a long and hard conversation to understand decision made. Thank you for sharing the excellent poem.
Coyote

[Marissa]

your welcome, and Thank You!