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Daddy

by clari.nellie

Nerline!

Nothing more, nothing less

My name among other things pronounced at his lips' release

A petrified shiver down my spine

We are nothing more than strangers who

By a wicked twist of fate are bound by blood

My daughter!

Nothing more, nothing less

A title of which many swear

They wished they held

But of which I see as

A term used by a hypocrite!

He uses me to gain favor

In others’ eyes

I’m his pride and joy—

Down the street

But in the car, at home—

I’m a stranger who

By a wicked twist of fate is bound by blood

Father.

Nothing more, nothing less

A term I both yearn for and

Loathe

I thought it meant: trustworthy, dependable, and loving

Yet my reality transforms it into: deceitful, scarce, careless

But what else could you expect from

Two strangers

Who, by a wicked twist of fate, are bound by blood—

Nothing more. Nothing less.

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Comments (13)

Samyie
<p>This is amazing. I hung on every word.</p>
Jan Wienen
<p>The difference between a daddy and a father. Only the children know for sure ...</p>
Slim Sprizzle
<p>I can completely relate, and although he sucks you have hopefully found enough confidence</p><p>in yourself to stand.</p>
Apiece
<p>This is my favorite poem on this site!</p>
The Waking Hour
<p>this poem really hits it home. excellent execution and use of words</p>
Destiny S.
<p>this poem is really nice. it speaks to me. A father who is present but so distant at the same time I truly get it and know that you're not alone. :) Thank you for this. Peace.</p>
AiseyMae
<p>This poem means so much to me. Not only is it beautiful and intense I relate to it. My father and I don't live together anymore and that was my choice, but I really miss what kind of father he should have been. The kind of guy that I wouldn't have wanted to leave. I think it's hard for kids to understand that your parents don't deserve your love and respect just because they are your parents- they have to earn that love every day of your life.</p>
iyanna_ziear
<p>I used to think like this about my own Dad, because it had always felt like a one sided relationship. But thank God nothing between him and I have broken throughout the years, and now I can actually have a real relationship with him and he can be my Father. This is beautiful and very post.</p>
GGicefire
<p>I'm sorry.</p><p>There are people who do not make good parents.</p><p>But that doesn't mean they're bad people.</p><p>Maybe you should know him, as a person.</p><p>Maybe he's different than you think.</p><p>Fate is cryptic, but not wicked.</p><p>She always has her reasons.</p>
Apop Tosis
<p>very strong poem! Very relatablefor me i have a similar one one here you should check out:).</p>
kayleeasher
<p>Incredible presentation. I can feel that this came from an honest place.</p>
clari.nellie
<p>Thank you. It means a lot to me when someone is able to feel and understand my poems.</p>
MVP-Most Valuable Poet
<p>anybody can be a daddy</p><p>it takes a special person to be a father</p><p>it&#39;s sad to hear this story</p><p>use this poem as a motivation to inspire who is going through similar situation as yours</p><p>great job</p>

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