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Daddy's Girl

She was a Daddy's girl The apple of his eye Somehow things change as the years go by His hugs and kisses Vanished like the sun He became serious Instead of being fun She wanted to be noticed Purple hair and pierced nose She started wearing black From her head to her toes He said he was leaving A new family he had He said not to worry He'd always be her dad She didn't shed a tear As daddy walked away Still pain needs expression She cuts her skin each day If you see her tatoo It's a black broken heart Printed with Daddy's Girl Her life expressed through art I wrote this one for Donna Jones to answer some of the questions she had about my Watch poem.

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Lisa Mccall

Date: 11/5/2013 9:38:00 PM

Very sad but true words spoken. Children may not speak of their pain but its there. Great write.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/6/2013 7:35:00 AM

Thanks for commenting Lisa.

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 10/25/2013 4:34:00 PM

Thankd for this beautiful poem..I can feel so much of this girl 's pain as if such words were for real.Touched deeply..to my favs

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/25/2013 7:08:00 PM

Aww thanks Charmain, I am honored.

Cherie Thomas

Date: 10/25/2013 8:01:00 AM

Goodmorning Richard tgif:) Thanks for your comments, have a great weekend....cherie

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/25/2013 7:09:00 PM

I hope you have a great weekend as well.

Cherie Thomas

Date: 10/25/2013 7:59:00 AM

Wow this is such a important message. On so many levels. The light gone into darkness. Relationships broken, the family unit lost. The importance of the fathers role, is vital in a young girls life. It shapes her relationship, in finding a partner. Great write!! :) tyfs....hugz cherie

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/25/2013 7:10:00 PM

Thanks Cherie, you are kind.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 10/25/2013 7:25:00 AM

Sad that these things happen but they do..The question is what does the rest of society do to help ease this young lady into a more fulfilled life?..Thanks for the visit to my page..I appreciate the congrats..Sara

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/25/2013 7:12:00 PM

Good question Sara.

The Situation

Date: 10/25/2013 2:20:00 AM

Very well expresed this truth about daughters. Funny I saw one with purple hair today. They change there hair with the sagging pants. Where is the romance? We don't give a chance.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/25/2013 2:23:00 AM

I am colored blind so I can't fully appreciate the purple hair. Thanks for visiting and commenting.

Richard D Seal

Date: 10/24/2013 8:01:00 PM

Think you cracked this one Rick, parenting skills seem to be in short supply nowadays. Society is getting ever more selfish. Well done write. Take care, Richard

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/25/2013 1:46:00 AM

With some families it has always been in short supply.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/24/2013 3:46:00 PM

wow, bl is right. This one is poignant and a joy to read something well written on this topic!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/24/2013 5:38:00 PM

Thanks Andrea.

Bl Devnath

Date: 10/24/2013 3:19:00 PM

Poignant poem. I agree with our friend Dona that you have poured emotion in to the pain. Nice job done here, my friend. Loved always, bl

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/24/2013 5:39:00 PM

Thanka bl you are most kind.

Shadow Hamilton

Date: 10/24/2013 10:21:00 AM

so terribly sad Richard it is the children who suffer Shadow x smile hugs

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/24/2013 5:39:00 PM

Unfortunately that is true. Thanks for commenting.

Donna Jones

Date: 10/23/2013 4:58:00 PM

Came to reread this already Richard...you really dissected the teenager of today....could be anybody boy or girl..any town....and what's worse..parents might not even notice...think its normal behavior for teens...not see the cuts...hopefully care..great job.....

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/24/2013 7:08:00 AM

Crazy busy day yesterday, sorry I didn't have a chance to respond. Thanks for asking the question and helping me bring this character to life.

Donna Jones

Date: 10/23/2013 1:26:00 PM

Aahhhhhh...nice job!!!!!!!!! Loved how you poured the emotion into the pain....and thanks for the note....guess I'm too much of a bookworm...thanks for wrapping that up...:-) :-) :-)

Donna Jones
Date: 10/23/2013 1:29:00 PM

Fav....

Donna Jones
Date: 10/23/2013 1:28:00 PM

You're sweet for the dedication...I'm smiling....

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/23/2013 11:28:00 AM

- Beautiful..... but also so sad ...... well written Richard! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/24/2013 8:31:00 AM

Oops message was meant for Eileen

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/24/2013 7:11:00 AM

When I think of you I think of Sheena warrior princess for some reason. I'm glad you have a daddy who treats you well.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/24/2013 7:09:00 AM

Thanks Anne Lise

Eileen Manassian

Date: 10/23/2013 11:16:00 AM

LOVELY....Your words really had a great flow here...and were so so well expressed of the longing in this girl's heart for her father's love. Everyone knows I'm a Daddy's girl....He made me think I'm a princess....He spoiled me. He still looks out for me....calls me....Unfortunately, the world doesn't think that way....I'm a princess only in his eyes......I was going to write a poem on this, and was absolutely shocked when I saw your poem title...On the same wave length! Hugs

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/24/2013 7:13:00 AM

When I think of you I think of Sheena Warrior Princess. I am also glad you have a dad who treats you like a princess.

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 10/23/2013 9:09:00 AM

Very deep write expressing the inner feelings with sadness, Richard

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/23/2013 9:23:00 AM

Thanks Dr.Ram.

Poet Tacito

Date: 10/23/2013 8:56:00 AM

The song "Fallen Angel" from Motley Crue comes to mind as I read this. This had some very deep, layered lines. Very well done.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/23/2013 9:23:00 AM

Thanks Drake. Hope all is well with you.