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.