Baby girl...

You are my baby girl, know that I love you,

But Daddy, you break all of your promises - you never follow through!

Baby girl, I have so many regrets I wish I could re-do,

But Daddy, those are the right words, but your actions are few!

Baby girl, I lost Sammy, my best friend, my son,

But Daddy, I lost my big brother, my equal - I also hurt a ton!

Baby girl, I only had a beer or two,

But Daddy, you forget I am an alcoholic - two means more than a few!

Baby girl, your slick tongue hurts bad,

But Daddy, aren't you tired of seeing me sad?

Baby girl, be careful your being passive-aggressive,

But Daddy, I will say or do anything to make sure you live!

Baby girl, if you choose to tell Mom - you know what she will say,

But Daddy, your secret will drown you - this is not okay!

Baby girl, I do not need your permission,

But Daddy, if I caught on - I promise she has a suspicion!

Baby girl, I am also secretly hiding money for you,

But Daddy, I do not need your money - I need the dad I am due!

Baby girl, you always pushed us away - at an arms-length,

But Daddy, I had to shield my heart - I was losing my strength!

Baby girl, don't judge me when you live in a glasshouse,

But Daddy, I didn't do anything - I am not lying to my spouse.

Baby girl, for once in my life - can I be happy and be me,

But Daddy, your already halfway gone - why can't you see?

Baby girl, some things are better left unsaid,

But Daddy, not if you're dead!

Baby girl, we are happy,

But Daddy, it is with lies and broken trust - that is crappy!

Baby girl, your brother told me to carry a bible or a bottle,

But Daddy, his addiction took his life - should you follow his model?

Baby girl, I will repent for my sins when I am ready,

But Daddy, I think your a coward, immature and petty!

Baby girl, the guilt you just made me feel is unfair,

But Daddy, I lived my whole life thinking you didn't care!

Baby girl, I am sorry if I disappointed you,

But Daddy, it is not about the mistake - it's what you choose to do!

Baby girl, I will make it right - what you think of me matters,

But Daddy, you sound just like Sammy - the same words - same patterns!

Baby girl, I am ok thank you for calling me out,

But Daddy, I don't trust you - everything you say I doubt.

Baby girl, remember your flaws - your bad day,

But Daddy, I just called today to check on you - to make sure you are ok!

Baby girl, not trying to be rude - but I am grown,

But Daddy, you character - true colors, they are already shown!

Baby girl, you make me feel some type of way,

But Daddy, I hurt too much when I care what you say!

Baby girl, you called me out - now be careful because I will do the same to you,

But Daddy, why are you threatening me - I wasn't you!

Baby girl, always remember I got you good or bad,

But Daddy, now you're making me mad!

Baby girl, I am here 27/7, whatever you need,

But Daddy, do you realize what you are doing - go back and re-read.

Baby girl, sometimes a dad needs to vent,

But Daddy, your emotionally abusive - too many tears have been spent!

Baby girl, why are you so hard?

But Daddy, you already used up every forgiveness card!

Baby girl, you are such a doll,

But Daddy, I know you will lose her - lose it all!

Baby girl, know that I love you!

But Daddy, it's too late - the bottle AGAIN already has you!