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Why did you have to go?

May 8, 2013
By Anonymous

Why did you have to leave me, Daddy?
Why did you have to go?
I never got to say goodbye
I barely even said hello

I want you to know that I will always love you
And forever be your baby girl
I know that you are with me, just not here in the physical world
Sometimes I get discouraged and wonder what you'd say
Are you proud of what I'm doing and who I am today?

I remember you sometimes with a tear others with a smile
But don't you worry, Daddy, i will see you in a little while

© Anonymous

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This piece is based on my feelings about my dad's death.
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writergirl36 GOLD said...
on May. 15 2013 at 6:44 am
writergirl36 GOLD, Chattanooga, Tennessee
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass. It&#039;s about learning how to dance in the rain!&quot;

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Thank you so much!!! That means a lot!!!
TracerZ said...
on May. 14 2013 at 11:28 pm
wow... just wow, thats amazing
writergirl36 GOLD said...
on May. 14 2013 at 6:13 pm
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Thank you so much!!!! I really appreciate it!!!
Volley_Cheer BRONZE said...
on May. 14 2013 at 5:55 pm
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Very relatable. I enjoyed reading your poem :)