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Jan 25, 2008
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Why’d You Leave Me?
Daddy, love
This mark you’ve left upon my heart,
It’s more than just in open wound,
It’s gushing blood,
And I feel doomed,
Doomed to die slowly, painfully,
All the way internally
Daddy dear,
Why'd you leave me?
I’m not grown up,
I’m just a kid,
Not even thirteen,
Just considered a “tween”
Daddy,
It’s almost been two years,
And for you I’ve shed,
Oh so many tears
Daddy,
I know it’s not your fault,
You didn’t mean to leave,
Daddy, please don’t feel guilty
For just abandoning me,
I know you had no say in this,
It was just your time to go,
But daddy,
Still--
You died and left me here,
The blood pouring from me--In an endless flow
— Gentle Storm, Jan 25, 2008
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fthillsboomer
18 years 4 months ago
I've lost both my parents
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