My Daddy's Words
'Dear One, I love you
And want you to know
I'm here to support you
Through thick, high and low.
Fear not your mistakes.
They'll help you to grow.
When shame melts away,
Your wisdom will show.
Oh Beautiful Child,
So close to my heart,
Be not angry or shamed
By this crafty world's art.
So many are snagged
By that same piercing dart.
Be assured, in your growth,
This will play a part.
My Loved One, I thank you
For trusting in me.
Admitting your ere
I know isn't easy.
Through this difficult task
Your strength I can see.
If I could then I would
From your pain set you free.
I hate that you hurt.
I weep like the rain.
But without ere and trial
There would be no gain.
Perfection's ideal,
But it's scars we retain.
Successes come not
Without aches, bumps and pain.
My guidance to you,
Own up to your act.
Blame nothing and no one.
No integrity lack.
The storm will then clear.
On course you'll be back.
A little life's lesson
To keep you on track.'
These words he could've said
And shown wisdom in grace.
Instead he worried
For his own precious face.
He fretted that I
His image might debase.
And that, he determined,
Could not be the case.
He'd held me so long
As his golden prize.
Proud that I glittered
In our world's watching eyes.
But gold changed to rust
And stained his cursed pride.
Forgive me that I
To that view could not rise.
Daddy, I hope that one day
I'll look past all you said.
That I won't be afraid
To let you in my head.
I know that you're trying
To mend what was shred.
Forever I'll love you,
But the old bond is dead.
Copyright © Georgie Augustine | Year Posted 2011
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