Daddy

Daddy,
What's there to lose?
you say you love me
then prove it
why do you refuse?

I need a male figure
to depend on
one who's responsible
not afraid to act upon

I get it now
you take care of them
like you love them more
what's in me not to ignore?

Daddy,
what's in your mind
that prevents your call
sometimes I wonder
if you care at all.

I've done bad things,
you had nothing to say,
what's my punishment'
you don't call me to wish me "happy birthday"?

What part of "I need you"
can't you see?
why can't you be the father
I need you to be?

Daddy,
life is tough
the efforts I've made
were not good enough.

Daddy,
It's my turn
to be protected from harm
and Daddy,
it's my turn
to come running into your open arms

Daddy, I need you in my life