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A child writes to her father who is in jail. She writes him words of hope and love, reminding him that there are many outside that love him.

Daddy You're In Jail

© Sydnie L. Jackson
Daddy you're in jail so far far away
and it hurts me almost every day
I knew when I was there
it was coming to an end
I knew I should of done something
right there and then.

Daddy you're in jail so far far away
you cant even be apart of my life today.
as I go threw boyfriends and do other things
you wont be there to call
when me and my mom are
yelling names, cussing at each other,
and she's putting me to shame because
I did some of those bad teenage things.

Daddy you're in jail so far far away
I wonder when you get out
will things be the same
will you be the dad that I know or
will you be someone else cuz
jail changed your soul.
I don't understand the reason for this
going to prison for drugs when in
there its a bigger mess.
its like taking a drunk to a bar
and expect him to sober up
when you know he's just
gonna get more messed up.

Daddy you're in jail so far far away
when you get out I guess I will see
the answers to the question I have today
but for right now I will just continue to pray
and hope for the best until that day.
I still love you and will write you too
please don't forget about me because
I will always care and miss you

Daddy you're in jail so far far away
while I sit here tears running down my face
hoping everything will fall into place
I will never forget the time we had
and try to be brave and not be sad
daddy I know its hard and you got a lot on your plate
but remember there's people willing to wait
for you to turn straight

Daddy you're in jail so far far away
you got 3 kids and parents too
that haven't gave up on you
you got a second chance to make it right
so continue the fight of the battle you got
to make it back to the ones you love!!!!!

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Published: Feb 2006

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  • this poem totally represents me. my father is in jail and has been for almost 18 yrs. he has been in since I was 5 months old. he gets out in 2012 which is soon and I cant wait for him to get out so I can be with him. I love him very much.

    Azaria Submitted Feb 2009
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  • The poem relly touched me alot. It has emotions and it really goes with what is happening with me and my dad

    Christina Rodriguez Submitted Mar 2009
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  • I really like this poem it reminds me about my kids. Their dad is in prison and doesn't get out until 2012. They hurt each and every day with out a dad.

    Andrea Margritz Submitted Feb 2010
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  • I don't have any kids but my niece's father is in prison. She is only a few months old right now. I know she will be hurt for life if ne never gets out. I just hope that she has the strength and courage to get by like the rest of you. I'm sorry you were dealt them cards. You are in my prayers.

    Kaly Covington-Bruce Submitted Feb 2010
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  • my dad left when I was five he has been in prison ever since I miss him so mush I wish he could know how I feel. I hate him for going. I was his little girl I remember nothing about him he was never at home. I know he loves me I know he always will. I am 16 now it has been 10 years I just hope things will be the same when he gets home

    Lynnsey Submitted Feb 2010
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  • I really like this poem it really touched me I know how all of you feel as my dad has been in jail since I was six and he still has not got a release date so I can't say when he will be with me. I am now 18 coming up 19 and it still gets to me it's like part of me is missing.

    Jy Submitted Jun 2010
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  • My daddy is going to a court case in a while. if he doesn't win. He may be in jail until I turn 34 and I'm 14 right now.

    Daddy, Imissyou Submitted Aug 2010
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  • This really touched me, my dad is in jail and isn't getting out for another 17 years. I am going to use this poem for one of my English classes and show it to the class. thank you! and its crazy how I've been looking around for poems about dads in jail because of drugs and this poem is perfect!

    Sophie Submitted Feb 2011
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  • My dad has been In jail for a month for stealing from people he works for but This story just touches me!<3 It's such a beautiful poem the first time I saw it I loved it!

    Leah Submitted Mar 2011
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  • This poem has touched me in many ways my father has been in prison for 2 years. Five kids out here waiting for his return in July. I, the oldest 14, 15 in June. A 13 year old turning 14 in November, a 11 year old turning 12 in July. An 8 year old turning 9 in October, and a 4 year old turning 5 in August. We pray for our dads return. He's on parole. Come home.

    Gabbie,Texas Submitted May 2011
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  • My dad went to prison this year and this poem really helps.

    Kate Submitted Jun 2011
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  • This story is very touching because my stepdad just got in jail for drugs and he was in my life for 11 years and replaced my biological dad.
    I love my stepdad more than anything and a lot more went on other than the drugs, but my mom is no longer with him and now we can't see him or anything, I'm going to really miss him so much, now I have no father by my side but he will always be in my heart.

    Lakyn, NC Submitted Jun 2011
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  • I'm 14 now and my dad has been in jail since I was probably 6 or 5 and he doesn't get out till I'm 18 years old. He has missed a lot in my life and now I have a boyfriend and he is missing that to.
    I actually wrote this letter down and I sent it to him this poem touches me so badly because I miss my father so much and when he comes back I'm going to be off to college and I don't know when I'm going to see him again.

    Nae', VA Submitted Aug 2011
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  • My dad also has been incarcerated since I was 3 years old. I'm now 31 and if I haven't realized how much it effected me back in my younger years, I most definitely see it now. I now have four children of my own and being the best I can be to them is so important to me because at times I feel no one cared to do that for me. My mom has been deceased for the past 6 yrs, and God has been my only support system since. Now that I am getting ready for marriage and a husband I need my father more then anything. I pray they let me go soon, he has paid his time and it not only effected him, but I'm innocent and waiting to have him spend some time of our lives together. I love & miss you daddy... Danny little girl, forever.

    Queenb, San Antonio Tx Submitted Aug 2011
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  • My dad has been in jail for 15 years now I love him very much. I love this poem makes me think of how much I wish he was here. He thinks he will not make it home but all I can do is pray my kids love him and want their grandpa to come home already. He is not a bad person was just made some bad ideas when he was young daddy I miss and love you with all my heart :-)
    love your baby girl raquel

    Rachel, Denver Colorado Submitted Oct 2011
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  • Awww I loved these poems! My dad has been in jail for 2 months and it looks like he's been there for years!

    Jazzidy Submitted Nov 2011
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  • My Dad got locked up on Feb 16, 2006 and I was getting ready to be born on March 7, 2006 but my daddy is going to be in prison until 2037. I'm now 5 getting ready to be 6 and I have only seen my dad 4 times in my whole life. My dad is moving to the Lagrange soon, so I will be able to go see him more. I love and miss him, I wish I had my daddy in my everyday life...

    Kristie, Louisville Ky Submitted Jan 2012
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  • My dad has been in jail for 2 weeks and it feels like it has been forever. Miss you dad, love you always.

    Haydn, Crewe Submitted Jan 2012
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  • My dad has been in jail for 1 month and he has 4 kids and it hurts me to go see him like that because I just know when I do go see him it will be through glass and I won't be able to hug him! I love and miss you daddy! -Daddy's little girl

    Unknown Submitted Mar 2012
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  • My daddy's been in jail since I was a baby. I don't know what he did. My ma and brother say I have to ask him when he's ready to tell me. He's still in prison. We talk and email each other. I'm only 12 and miss my daddy a lot. I visited him last year. It was difficult seeing him like that. It was great seeing him. Until I had to leave. Now when I talk to him I cry. I miss him a lot. I'll always be daddy's lil girlie. Love ya daddy<3

    Liah Ia Submitted Apr 2012
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  • This is almost spot on about me and my dad, he's coming out soon and I've never been so excited in my life! I love my daddy soo much! <3<3<3 I'm glad I'm not the only child with their daddy in prison but I love my daddy with all my heart and more! <3 :') xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

    Jazzy,Wrexham Submitted May 2012
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  • My dads in jail, but he's only been there for just over a year, and he gets out at the end of this year. I just miss him so much, but I'm lucky, coz I get to see him most weekends. I'm 13 and my brothers 11, and we have to live with my mother, but we don't want to. She tried to keep us from seeing my dad and his family and she treated my dad like a dog for 16 years! Their divorce is going through tomorrow, and my dad will be a free man in one way - he won't have his wife anymore!! Soo happy.

    Breanna, Australia Submitted 6/4/2012
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  • My dads been in jail all his life. I see him once a year. Last time I saw him I was in 6th grade, he came to the house at 6:00 I left at 7:00 for school and when I came back he wasn't there. This year I'll be a freshmen in a health magnet school. It's been like that all my life. On the bright side, he hugs me for hours on end when he does and talk about how great I am. But I can smell the fumes of the pot ever so strongly, or whatever he's smoking and the beer on his breath. He bought me a stereo for my birthday, not a cheap one either, it's kind of... Retro. I'm not sure where he got the money though from a guy who comes out of jail. It was the only birthday present I had gotten from him. He's put me in my grandparents care. There was a period in which they didn't want me to live their, there was fights, smacking, and I wanted to kill myself. I'd cry and he was never there. He's getting out in June, and I'm kind of anxious.

    Thea, Texas Submitted 6/5/2012
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  • My dad is in jail and has been as long as I remember. My mom died when I was 10 and I'm 14 years old. My dad is serving 55-life. and was falsely convicted of double homicide. This poem made me cry and I'm going to mail it to him.

    Ceaira, Buffalo Submitted 6/14/2012
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  • This reminds me a lot of me and my dad. He has been in jail for about 16 years. He has been in there ever since I was born. I only seen him once when I was 9 yrs old. I looked up to my grandpa as a father. He was the only one I could go to and be comfortable with. Ever since my grandpa passed away in 08'' things have been different because EVERY little girl needs a dad in their life. I don't know when my dad gets out, but when the day comes I'm going to spend a lot of time, to make-up for the time that he did in jail. I Love You Daddy.! C': <333333333

    Annyvette, California Submitted 6/17/2012
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  • I can relate to this in many ways it applies to me a lot!
    Going through such a harsh time growing up. I didn't know my dad till I hit 13. We finally met, things went good till April 10 2012. Got sent to jail it hurts so much to see him behind that window, he's in a fight for his life, just hope all goes well but I'm so depressed deep down inside he was the only one I can count on. Now that he's gone I don't have no one.. Just gotta face my fears and wipe my tears wake up everyday stronger than yesterday. Love you dad you'll be out soon <3

    Vanessa Galvez Submitted 7/26/2012
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  • Well I am a preteen and my Dad is ................. Going to Jail Monday
    I Love this Poem SO much I might send it to him in Jail
    I'm going to miss him SO much !!! He took care of all his 5 Kids I'm sad :{

    Jade Khabeer Submitted 8/4/2012
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  • This poem has touched me very much.
    I am only 11 about to turn 12 in 17 days. My dad will be going to jail for 5 years. He will be leaving in 4 weeks. Everything good happened to me this year. I want him to be here but he can't. As I read this poem I had tears down my face. I tried so hard not to cry I did not want my parents to hear me. I am very sad. I have two older brothers and a mom but it is just not the same.

    Anonymous Submitted 12/5/2012
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  • The story is like my life. My dad is in Alaska and I'm 11. He was trafficking drugs he was sent to Alaska he has never been there for me. He has missed all my birthdays he always put drugs before me. I'm so happy you put this up because it helps me think about how I am not the only who goes through this thank you

    Colorado Northglenn Submitted 1/9/2013
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  • My dad has been in prison since I was five I am now 21 and it fells like I'm falling apart without my dad he is serving life without parole. He was falsely accused of doing something that he didn't do. I wish I had a father growing up maybe I wouldn't of been in the trouble that I am in and wouldn't be looking at prison time myself but I don't have kids either though I been trying to stay good but it's hard.

    Kyle, Cherokee Iowa Submitted 1/13/2013
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  • I am going through the same thing I am 13 years old and this will be my 2th years he is not with me for my birthday and Christmas it is really hard. I have been with my dad for 7 years and it is hard not being with him for 2 years .I miss you daddy.

    Deanna Cole Submitted 1/17/2013
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