Why are you doing this, ruining your life?
The only thing you've accomplished is causing stress and strife
We're all trying to help you with this hard and trying time
But you think we're crazy, it's all in your mind
I miss the way it used to be, just a few months ago
For some reason you've changed for the worse and the reason I do not know
I worry about you each day and every night
But I can't protect you; I can't fight your fights
I'm your daughter, flesh and blood, and I really do care
But I'm only 20, all these burdens I cannot bear
I want you to grow up, grow up and be a man
You're 40 but want us to hold your hand
Daddy it's not too late to put your life on track
Do it for us, we need you, and that's a fact
At night when I lay down, for you I silently pray
That God would keep you on earth and not take your life away
It's hard for me because I have to stay so strong
I'm more worried about Charlie; he doesn't care what you did wrong
I'll do you a favor but only for his sake
I'll keep him happy so his joy you will not take
So don't worry about him, focus more on your son
I know deep down inside his heart weighs a ton
I love you, I do, but I can't go on believing lies
I'll help you best I can and at night cry tearless cries.


© Julieanne smith