Lilly D. Poet Free verse

Daddy, Tell Me Why

Daddy,
Can you look me in the eye?
Tell me, am I no longer beautiful?
Daddy, can you tell me why?
Why did those men hurt me?

Daddy,
Can you no longer look at me,
Without seeing the scars?
Daddy, can you tell me why?
Why are you behind bars?

Daddy,
Can you no longer love me?
Am I a broken toy to you?
Daddy, can you tell me why?
Why did it break you too?

Daddy,
Can you no longer hug me?
Are you afraid I'll be afraid?
Daddy, can you tell me why?
Why won't it heal with a band-aid?

Daddy,
Can you look me in the eye?
And not see those men but me?
Daddy, can you tell me why?
Why are you not here?

Daddy,
Can you believe my words?
You didn't fail as a father.
Daddy, let me tell you why.
Because I am your daughter.

We both survived.

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rhaya artlyy September 15, 2026 at 6:45 AM I've really been enjoying your poem and the emotions and imagery were so vivid that i could easily picture them as beautiful illustration. I'm a commission-based manga/webtoon artist, and I'd love to help bring your story to life if you're ever interested. Feel free to reach out at gm@il : akiracomicart2@ or on inst@ akiraa_artly

Beata Agustin March 18, 2024 at 12:22 AM 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.

Ibohal Kshetrimayum December 4, 2018 at 1:10 AM Your poem reminds me of myself. Thanks.

Poet Destroyer A February 7, 2016 at 2:10 AM LILLY, Enjoyed the way you expressed every line. Please keep writing and sharing your poetry. LOVE LINDA

Skat A November 14, 2015 at 8:20 AM :) SKAT

Skat A September 13, 2015 at 8:26 AM Lilly, wonderful poem. Skat

Ovidiu Bocsa February 3, 2015 at 2:01 PM Touching verses well written.Vongrat.

James Hyler May 14, 2014 at 10:06 AM Thank you for sharing:) It touched my heart

David Williams February 23, 2014 at 4:31 PM Liily a big welcome, I have read over a hundred poems today and this is without doubt the best one so far, it is a stunning write, you turn heartbreak into forgiveness then absolution, you have a special talent and you should keep writing....David

Poet Destroyer A February 20, 2014 at 5:35 PM A heartfelt poem Lilly,, A nice warm WELCOME to poetry soup. I hope you enjoy the community, as I did when I first join the soup March 2010. You will find many friendly poets, who ready to take you under the their wings, and support and offer any kind of feedback. I will be around to help you grow with the community, if you like. I look forward to meeting and reading any poems or smiles you offer. :) :) :) We are one big happy family. (Drama & Love) ~ Take Care!! From: your new poet friend @-> LINDA <-@

Skat A February 19, 2014 at 7:44 PM Lilly, , Stopping by with a nice, sweet Welcome to Poetry Soup. I will find much delight, in reading and in time become familiar with your way of writing. But, for the mean time, I will greet you with the same smile, other poets passed when I first join the soup 4 years ago. I wish you the best when it comes to your poems. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here. Starting with me. SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you like. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND". Hugs* SKAT

Anne-Lise Andresen February 19, 2014 at 6:35 PM - Warm welcome to PoetrySoup,Lilly !- I choose your first lovely written poem - hope you will write many poem in the future- Hope you will be satisfied with our "soup family" - we are many .. but has plenty of room for you too- PoetrySoup Rule1: Be kind and keep PoetrySoup a haven. PoetrySoup is a drama free zone(Comment on the poetry of others and they will comment on yours.) Thank you posted your words and thoughts here, I want to come back to read more another day. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)