To My Darling Daughter

Sure,

I walked out on you. I chalked my own path.

I crossed the barbed wires. And made my own hearth.

Yes,

I left you all alone. Not once did I turn.

That doesn't mean that my heart doesn't burn.

And,

I made you cry, feel very bad.

I apologize. I'm sorry for that.

I know,

I ran away, made your heart ache.

But all I did was for your sake.

Yeah,

I missed out on you and missed you a lot.

Remember my girl, Daddy never forgot.

Look,

Life hit you hard and I hit you too.

I broke your heart but Daddy loves you.

And darling dear,

It slow kills me, poisons me here,

That you grew up and I wasn't there.

Note for the readers: I generally do not explain what I write, but this is something I wrote from my father's point of view... And I wish I am correct, hopefully. He left when I was a kid and came back after a few years. My Mom and I, we both lost a lot in that span of time. I'd probably never forgive him for that, but well, I guess, love teaches you to accept. I personally think he is sorry. He tries to be a father and I try to be his daughter.. And maybe he regrets? I don't know.