Daddy

Why do you hate me Daddy?
I'm a nice girl
I behave
I do what Mommy tells me
And I talk nice to all grown-ups
Look, Daddy
See?
I smile
I hardly ever cry anymore
But you want more
What is it you want?
I'll do anything you say
I want you to like me
Please

Tears

I was four
(Or maybe two)
I cried
Because Mother left for a luncheon
And I wanted to go too
You were there to take care of me
I cried too long
And you hit me hard
I never forgot
I hardly ever cry anymore