The Box

I once heard a story

Of a tomboy little girl

Who had herself a daddy

She held so very dear

Who always took her camping

Taught her how to fish

Didn’t mind if she got dirty

Or made herself a mess

Never heard the words he loved her

But she knew down deep inside

Because her special daddy

Kept her close by his side

She knew he’d always be there

To help her build a fort

Play outside, ride a bike

Or wrestle on the floor

The seasons changed

Time went by

Kissed her head

As he said goodbye

He promised he would write

Promised he would call

Promised he’d come see her

Once the storm had calmed

Her wedding day came

But he wasn’t by her side

That’s ok she said

He loves me deep inside

He’ll be back real soon

To make it all alright

For this little girl just knew

Their ties would always bind

Until that day came

She received the large box

So excited to open it

To see what daddy bought

The box held many items

All different kinds of things

Special little treasures

With daddy as the name

Pictures, poems, cards and frames

His little girl had made

Presented to her daddy

All on different special days

There was a letter attached

Addressed with her name

When she opened it up

These were the words that rang

“I’m no longer your special daddy

I don’t want to know your name

I’ll never call or write you

Please be on your way”

“I have a brand new life

“Thats taken me away

They’re my only family now

My life’s forever changed”

She closed her eyes tightly

Her tears started to flow

For it took all she had inside her

To let her daddy go

Soon peace with understanding

She felt her Angels near

To help calm and guide her

Protect her through the years

I’ll be ok she whispered

My daddy had to go

She kissed the box of memories

Said goodbye then slowly closed the door

The little girl was Me ❤️

I wrote this in hopes of helping another. Knowing that we all have suffered with pain from loss. It’s how we choose to heal from the pain, that enables us to grow and become stronger individuals. We do not have to allow the pain to consume our lives. Forgiveness and letting go, so that we may heal to move forward in our lives. Xoxo

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