she walked by
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daddy
daddy
please keep your eyes on me?
please leave your smile at my face?
please set your attention here?
at the park
daddy, push me on the swing?
watch carefully
i’m afraid to fall.
at the diner
daddy, look at this dessert?
i’ve been good today
right?
on the report card
daddy, see all those A’s?
they’re for you
for you to be proud of.
always hoping i’d come first
be the honor of your attention.
given up
with a toughened mind
and a hardened heart.
watching mommy
with her hurting eyes.
daddy, can you see me now?
i'm not there
am i?