Daddy, I drew a picture,
I colored it, red pink and blue,
These are my favorite crayons,
and I picked them just for you.
Please, will you tie my shoes,
I don’t want to trip and fall,
will you help me zip my coat,
now come on, can we play ball.
Show me how to ride a bike,
hold my hand while I roller-skate,
please, just show me that you care,
I don’t want to lean to hate.
Daddy, I sit by the door,
and listen to the cars go by,
Everyone I think is you,
I get excited, then I cry
Believe me, I am sorry,
I didn't mean to make you mad
Please come home, I promise you,
I’ll be good, I won’t be bad
I told you, I’d pick up my toys,
I’ll even clean my room,
I’ll do anything you ask of me,
I'm crying out, come home soon!
Where have you been, Daddy,
You're the one I ask for,
why don’t you phone or write to me,
Don’t you love me any more
Don’t you want me, don’t you miss me,
don’t you love me anymore
from my heart I'm begging you,
love me, your child, oncemore.
Father I am older,
and times just aren't the same,
I've held this guilt all through the years,
I hope you are ashamed
I feel emptiness within myself,
I've repressed it for many years,
camouflaging pain with anger,
Withdrawing in a river full of tears,
I hope your life's been memorable,
living obligation free,
one question will help my soul to heal,
Daddy, WHY did you sacrifice me?