To My Daughter

My darling Daughter, from your birth, Till today I fight for our worth. Our special moments, mentally recorded, For us now limited time, afforded. Our happiness, your innocence when together, This reality, I store, I’m at my ends tether. Sadness inflicted by mother and in-law on our relationship, Indoctrinating your young mind with a guilt trip, Call me not daddy but my name, Don’t hug or kiss me, what a shame. In their sight you pretend no love, When together there is nothing more above. 24 plus 5 now the time has passed, Not sure how much more pain, stress I can last. Only six and all you want is Love and Care, My Angel with you this, I want to share. Your smiles and happiness save me, when not here, Your love, innocence, my right direction steer, I hope the damage done is not severe, For this I will never forgive for sure. When you visit, sad to happy instantly, Running and laughing blissfully. I see you upset when you leave, For this sadness I do grieve. Legal and professionals litigate to assist, Sexist system, I’m a male, without care all resist. Special memories and time with you lost, All this thus far, a huge cost. Money is nothing and materialistic, Importantly, for you my love is realistic. For you I will never give up, You will understand when grownup. To us and our future, I remain, Full of hope and without pain. We will look back and reflect, Build new memories and sadness forget.