Daddy Never Really Cared

Daddy never really cared,

the drugs had his heart more than us;

Nobody’s, not even my, feelings were spared. 

Abuse and trauma are the only memories shared,

Accusations and screaming matches were never discussed;

Daddy never really cared.

Missing eyelashes and tears were both paired,

“You wanted it, you’re gonna be just like your mother.” 

Nobody’s, not even my, feelings were spared. 

Constantly feeling scared,

His true self, once kept secret, now uncovered;

Daddy never really cared

Both tall, skinny, and black-haired,

Alike, our tempers a live wire;

Nobody’s, not even my, feelings were spared. 

Our broken hearts could never be repaired,

Narcissist, manipulator, liar

Daddy never really cared,

Nobody’s, not even my, feelings were spared.