Your words cut through the silence,
a thick blade tearing me to pieces.
Another fight has left me broken and shaken
why can't you see what you're doing to me?
I'm sick of all the tears;
your words lingering in my head.
Pretending can only get us so far-
this will never change.
Can you believe it?
You used to be my hero.
I sought solace in your arms,
your touch the comfort I always needed.
I was always "daddy's little angel.'
Now I'm daddy's little zero.
You wonder why we never speak,
and why I always cease to smile.
Your footsteps leave me anxious,
your vindictive words and spontaneous threats
have ripped my soul to shreds.
Maybe there is hope somewhere down the road,
a father's love no one can replace.
Until then, "we're okay"
but my sadness you shall never know.