Daddy's Little Girl Poem by Sylvia Alva

Daddy's little girl
I remember back when I was her
It's been a while I'd like to know
What happened between us
When did we let go
I often blamed myself
Thought if things were different
I'd still be daddy's little girl
Daddy's little girl
We used to be so close
Although we were three
Brother sister and me
There was always extra love
That secretly you gave to me
I craved for your attention
Hated being ignored
The sparkle in your eye
Soon began to die
My mistakes became more frequent
"Daddy i'm so sorry"
Didn't seem to cut it
You knew that I was lying
Daddy's little girl
I'm no longer her
Time went on I grew older
So many times I needed to cry on your shoulder
I'd just brush it off
Kept things bottled up
It was easier that way
I didn't seem to matter to you anyway
Daddy's little girl
That title doesn't fit me anymore
I wish we could go back to the times you held me tight
To the times I knew that everything will be alright
You always made me feel protected
Like nothing could go wrong
Remember back one halloween
I think I was age 6
Down the street to trick or treat you took us all for just a bit
We came across that scary house
I was so afraid to go
Before we knocked a crazy clown came out
He powered up his saw
You looked and looked and there I was
Hiding underneath the neighbors car
You picked me up hugged me tight
Made sure I was alright
You were kinda laughing when you whispered "everything is fine"
Daddy's little girl I'm no longer her
Being bad became so easy
If getting in trouble made you pay attention to me
Then that was gonna be my next mission
Being angry at me
became your daily mood
Daddy's little girl
I'm no longer her
We grew so far apart
Darkness over powered us
Your smile became a frown
Daddy I still don't understand where it was that we went wrong
Daddy's little girl
I wish I was still her
There was no one I needed more
You were my hero and so much more
I like the memories of us
That make us smile and laugh
Like the one that is framed and hangs
On all our families walls
I think it was first grade
We had our picture day
We couldn't find the legging
That matched my rainbow dress
So you gave me your long socks to wear instead
You separated my hair
Gave me two ponytails
As crooked as they were
I didn't say a word
I looked so ridiculous in that first grade picture though
I remember you tucking me in for bed
I loved all the night stories you read
I'd pretend to not be tired
To keep you next to me
I'd feel you kiss my forehead and say
"I hope you have sweet dreams"
Daddy please don't go
Silently I'd speak
I wish things would go back
To the way they were before
Tell me what to do
I'm just so confused
Wish I still was
Daddy's little girl