Dad

An injured soul time could not heal.
Hurt by the one she tried to hold near
A father’s love was all she wanted
Yet she always ended broken hearted
She tried and tried to make things right
All the while ignoring the pain night after night
Time after time she knew it would never be
But how could she let go of the hope she held dear

Would anything she said make how she felt clear?
Could he ever realize all the hurt and pain?
She felt it all with the mention of his name
She wanted to believe things could change
Instead he tried to make her think she was to blame
Stupidly she believed and felt ashamed
Her friends tried to show her the truth
They didn’t want her false shame to cause her more pain

Year after year and try after try she couldn’t let go
Now after so long she knows its time
Here is her final goodbye:

I couldn’t make you see all I wanted us to be
And I don’t want this pain to continue endlessly
Too many chances I have given
All receiving cancelled invitations
Nothing I say will ever make you see
All the pain you’ve cause for me
So I’m letting go before it’s too late
I’m sorry dad but you’re the one who sealed our tragic fate
I hope your life is good without me
I’m walking away so I can live happily