I Wasn'T Worth the Fight - Make Their Jaws Drop Contest
I met him the day I was born and would soon call him dad.
He promised to love and protect, promises some only wish they had.
Time moved forward; the love and protection of another I sought.
What a fight to fight, what a fight I fought.
Now, my daddy stood 5'9", maybe a little less.
When he said these words, he puffed up his chest:
"Little girl, he doesn't love you; he doesn't care!"
"How would you know that? It is only to me that his love is shared."
"No matter little girl, I will make things right."
He came to you and you gave in; I know now I wasn't worth the fight.
I wasn't worth the fight.
You let him pick your then and now.
I wasn't worth the fight.
Who were you to choose where my heart would lay down?
Daddy thought he kept his promise; he thought he made it right.
Remind me again why I wasn't worth the fight?
5/25/16
Copyright © Brandi Mckenzie | Year Posted 2016
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