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Daddy's Name

A lie A soul Hurts Another scream A fight Head feels like explosion He goes Boom! She shakes Head pounding Wraps arms around waist Quietly watching As he explodes She stands She wont cry She won't hide She won't be scared She'll make her Daddy proud Even as he screams out loud She wont show fear Daddy taught her straight She wont be a woos as long, As she wears his name No tears No Fear No pain Not in this game

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Justin Bordner

Date: 9/19/2012 9:58:00 PM

This is the perfect description of a warrior Princess Jay - its as though His Name is the body you wear,the genetics, the soul that has grown out of Him - if I ever have a Daughter I hope that I can inspire such loyalty! He must be proud - Always - J.A.B. %

Ernilando Tugaff

Date: 5/8/2009 2:10:00 PM

Well penned and beautifully written poetry. I like it. Thank you for sharing this to us. Ernilando

Emily Kroeger

Date: 5/7/2009 8:39:00 AM

Wow! This is breath-takeing. I really love your poetry its beautiful. I understand it very well.

Bradley Veals

Date: 5/6/2009 7:40:00 PM

I read this to return the favor of you reading my work and I feel so lucky to have taken the time. This poem hit me in the gut and pounded me in the heart. Great writing.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 5/6/2009 10:07:00 AM

Powerful poem, Jessica! It evokes such compassion from the reader. It's sad that any child would have to work so hard to seem tough. The psychological abuse is frightening. I can only pray "this game" is over. You deserve better treatment. Excellent, heart-wrenching poem! Love, Carolyn