A Letter To My Father

How am I suppose to know you care,
If every time I grieved for you, you weren't there?
I always thought someday you would have came along,
But it seems like i was thinking wrong.

Sometimes I sit and wonder the reason why you left,
And why you made promises you never kept.
I really want to know why you went away,
And why don't you want to come back to stay.
When someone asks about you I tell them a lie,
Then i'll go sit by myself and cry.

Where were you when i was under stress,
Just because i didn't wanted to fail my test.
Mummy was there every step of the way,
But i counted on you to come and save the day,
Even though you weren't in my graduation crowd,
I am still your daughter and i'll always make you proud.

So even though i'm hurt & sad,
No matter what you're still my dad.
I'm proud to be your one and only daughter,
But just remember i'll always love you throughout any matter

                                                                                  Natalia Williams
                                                                                  15 (yrs)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Agustin Avatar
April 16, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
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January 22, 2016 at 10:40 PM
NATALIA, Enjoyed the way you expressed every line. Always with LUV **SKAT**
Williams Avatar
December 21, 2014 at 7:46 PM
tanx everyone this is one of my favourites i won poetry compietition i my school with this piece and this is my second time wining :) . i really enjoy writing poems especially about my challenges that i have to face i life as a young teen
Mathew Avatar
December 21, 2014 at 7:38 PM
what great verses these are , that managed to express what you feel in this very touching way. I really admire your write .
Allison Avatar
December 21, 2014 at 6:58 PM
heartfelt write Natalia which made me so sad to read - absent parents miss out so much and it also impacts so much a young life - the final couplet made me teary - despite everything the longing for him is so deep - you show such maturity beyond your tender years:-) Hugs Jan x
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