what they did wrong.

she needs a daddy.
someone to look up to,
and keep her safe.

tired of being second priority.
he'd rather stare at a computer screen.
rather watch tv

who will be the one to give her hand?

teach her right from wrong,
and teach her how to find a man?

she's never felt important
and never felt loved.
all she has in the world
is her daddy above.

another girl
needs to be wanted.
to be put first.
you'd rather snort
or shoot up.

you won't be there to watch her get married,
or help do her hair for prom.
she says all she's ever wanted
is a mom.

you won't be there for her at all.
you pick her up only high enough
to watch her fall.

why did you leave them alone?
didn't you care?
they are so beautiful.
so young.
now too insecure.

you never tried.
you never saw the pain they hide in their eyes.
never had a dad
never had a mom.

and all the while they wonder
what they did wrong.