I want my Daddy

to be home,
to share my toys,
to read me books upon books,
to share the meals,
to join in laughter,
to sit next to me
watching Discovery,
to help me think
better, wiser,
to slump in bed,
to stroke the cats,
to view nature,
to hit the keys
smoothly, perfectly,
to wipe away my tears,
to tell stories,
to trust with secrets,
to climb on his back,
to sit on his lap,
to brush his beard,
to tap on his hairless head,
to quarrel joyfully,
to be mischief,
to feel his hug,
to kiss his hand.

I want my Daddy
to watch me,
to be proud of me,
to be home,
where he should be.

Written on behalf of JR1
NOV 23rd. 2006