Blackbird Poetry

I'm a girl with daddy issues I won't let it bring me down. Thinking if I please him He'll decide to keep coming round. He always says I could do better Never had a good, kind word to say I can't keep livin (With his put downs-) For he's tearing my beauty away. I longed for him when I was younger I failed to secure any of his revere; Now I'm dating some men, Just tryin to fit in- And I keep wondering what's brought me here. Sometimes when I least expect it, an unkind word they'll say- And for some reason I think I deserve it- For causing them some sort of dismay. Daddy, daddy- Please don't treat me Not like your other hoes Daddy, daddy please show me- That I'm worth more than all of those. What I have to remember: My Daddy never would say, Never could say: soft, sweet things to me... My daddy-  My dad could never love nobody- - My daddy's dad's- treated him the same, My daddy- Never learned the lesson, he

Keeping up appearances of doing what's right Not wanting our News Story-   on the street tonight. We've both got a sweet someone Waiting for us at home.  The night's twisted enchantment Leaves us tired and alone. Love is sometimes such a four letter word. It's demanding, all-consuming, and leaves humble beginnings blurred. Somedays this love affair seems too messy to continue. But it's too painful to end  And it's pulling at everything in you. All while he sleeps An innocent babe next to me He seems so sweet But I just can't leave. What kind of a person, Can do this to another? It's a woman that's  in love  with some other lover.

Angels are calling out to me Please keep me safe through the night. Won't you help me? Because I won't beg- But I need some light Please keep me safe through the night. Angels are all around me Please help me keep it together Cuz I'm so troubled and I'm so weak We'll get through this together. ------------- Angels keep watch They're with me always They know what I face Throughout every day. They hold my hand They dry all of my tears They talk to me gently And soothe all my fears. Angels are around us Both big and small I'm never afraid- Because I've known them all. They're family and friends That have gone to a better place. They show me the way With such love and grace. And I can rest quietly And be rest assured That all of my trials and prayers Never go unheard. My guardian angels- They light my way- They'll be with me always Till my dying day.

I took the twig and drew A line in the sand The moment you took her side I was coming in for a bad crash land And it didn't take long to decide. It was her or me - How dare she glare and speak to me that way. How could you? You drew a line in the sand that day A sideways remark, ill tended words Left me mystified,  speechless They were unkind and cruel Not a hint of sweetness. As your family sat drinking And having lunch with margaritas in the shade. I wanted some time away from them Away from this escapade. You bought a round of beers for them And partied the night away Then you wanted to make up with me and I knew just what to say: "You take your bags, I'm staying here, Behind my lock and key. I married you -and only you  Not your family!" And you chuckled and shrugged Saying they didn't know like this was acceptable behavior And I had to gasp because I had been shunned  All because I had blamed HER. You took her