Daddy don't hate me, just because I'm not like you,
Don't make me wish that none of my dreams come true.
You know you were my hero, back when I was young,
But now you're never here, like a song that can't be sung.
And as I sit here writing, the lyrics to my life,
The very thought of you is sharper than this knife,
As I cut the page before me, a picture starts to show,
With eyes so dark, I see what they could never know.
A hard mouth begins to open, and though it makes no sound,
I can sense your words, everywhere and all around,
Like music being played, both familiar and strange,
You say I'm just like her, and that I'll never change,
I try to disagree, but find that I can not,
Fear is a seed, once planted, makes the body rot.
Your lips carve a cruel smile, as you read what's on my face,
My eyes begin to burn, my heart begins to race.
I want so much to hate you, but only hate myself,
I let go of all my feelings, once stored upon a shelf.
My ink is running red, my paper wearing thin,
My pen becomes a knife, my page becomes my skin.
The knife I hold releases music from my heart,
As I watch my lyrics flow, I'm stricken by the art.
I cry out for you, though you're not really there,
Grief is shaking me, as blood runs through my hair.
I'm holding my head tightly, too afraid to let go,
The choice no longer mine, as my heart begins to slow.
My fire's going out, and I forgot to say goodbye,
So here's a last lament, to chase the teardrops from your eyes...
Author notes
I know I said I wouldn't write any more about him...but that was before I was stupid and decided to go visit him for 18 days...now here I go being more stupid and writing more for him...
A contest entry
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Comments
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eh... This poem had some forced rhyme, but it DID have good imagery, so I'm kinda torn on it. Overall, it was okay for me. Thank you for entering my contest.
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WOW so much pain
that sucks i dunno what i would do without my dad!
besides that your poetry writing is beautiful and amazing
im stunned!
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wow... he doesnt deserve your nothing.. you shouldnt even give him attention... but it seems it has inspired you enough to write a marvelous write.. good luck!
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Grrr to him :/
Very well written!
Your writing's always goodness!
Even if some of it was emotionally hard to read...
Just goes to show how powerfully written it is
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