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A daughter pleas to her father to get his life together before it's too late!

Tearless Cries

© Ana-Alicia S. Farrar
Why are you doing this, ruining your life?
The only thing you've accomplished is causing stress & strife
We're all trying to help you with this hard & trying time
But you think we're crazy, it's all in your mind
I miss the way it used to be, just a few months ago
For some reason you've changed for the worse & the reason I do not know
I worry about you each day and every night
But I can't protect you; I can't fight your fights
I'm your daughter, flesh & blood, and I really do care
But I'm only 14, all these burdens I cannot bear
I want you to grow up, grow up & be a man
You're 40 but want us to hold your hand
Daddy it's not too late to put your life on track
Do it for us, we need you, and that's a fact
At night when I lay down, for you I silently pray
That God would keep you on earth & not take your life away
It's hard for me because I have to stay so strong
I'm more worried about Kris; she doesn't care what you did wrong
I'll do you a favor but only for her sake
I'll keep her happy so her joy you will not take
So don't worry about her, focus more on your son
I know deep down inside his heart weighs a ton
I love you, I do, but I can't go on believing lies
I'll help you best I can & at night cry tearless cries.

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Published: Feb 2006

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  • That was simply beautiful, I can't put it any other way. *Hugs* Stay strong, I can relate to what you're going through. I was the same age when someone I was close to- not of family mind you but they may as well have been- were going through some really hard times.
    Chin up, there is always someone you can fall back on, disclose to, even if you don't know it. :)

    Maddy, Australia Submitted May 2011
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  • So many countless people of all ages can relate to what this very wise young lady had to say and convey. She is to be commended for her tact and ability to communicate her feeling so excellently in prose. and you know what? I bet her father is an alcoholic!! Been there young lady when I was your age.

    Dale, Topeka, KS Submitted 8/6/2012
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  • The weight of the world is a weight no one should carry, especially a child. We as parents can sometimes be blind by many sources of pain or loss. The sad thing is we do not see the damage done until the child grows into an adult. I speak from experience. I have asked for forgiveness but it has not come yet if at all. I can only remember this and it gives me some comfort to cope "forgive them Father, for they know not what they do" I can expect any more?

    Grace, San Francisco California Submitted 8/24/2012
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