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Dear Daddy


What happened to you?
I haven't seen you in so long.
I'm staring to get really worried.
Did I do something wrong?

Do you even miss me at all?
Because I think about you every day
I don't think you care about me anymore
But I'm sending all my love your way.

Do you understand what you're doing?
You hurt me more than anyone I know
You're supposed to be here no matter what
But even when I call; you never show

Am I that big of a mistake?
Do you wish I was never here?
I'm sorry I've become your one regret
I wasn't sure before, but now its crystal clear

All you do is leave
That's the thing you do best
If you were trying to break me down
I'm about to put you to the test

Daddy, I just wanted to tell you
I will be everything God wants me to be
You can't hold me back anymore
Just stop hurting my heart, and set me free

Daddy, follow your heart and chase your dreams
I hope you one day realize how beautiful this world can be.
Thank you for teaching me so much about myself.
Thank you for letting me go so I can go and be me

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jr11394
<p>writing this was one of the hardest things I ever had to do. I had to read it to my creative writing class and tears streamed down my face the entire time. My real father was never a part of my life, and for so long I blamed myself, but it was never my fault, and writing this helped me realize that.</p>

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