Blink of an eye

″Daddy, don’t go!”

You were walking so fast,

Too fast for my little feet to keep up.

Was it that easy for you to leave me?

I know you heard my screams, but you never stopped.

I should have known you wouldn’t. You just kept going.

Farther and farther away, not trying to get one last look at me.

I punched, pushed, and pulled trying to make you stop.

You just kept going.

″Please don’t leave me!”

Mommy said you did a bad thing and now you have to leave.

How long do I have to wait before you realize your mistake?

Is it because you don’t want me anymore, daddy?

Have you found a better daughter?

I'll be good, the best daughter anyone could ask for, I promise!

I won't cry or yell and always my veggies,

I'll even let you play with my toys.

Come back, please. I need you, daddy.