Anyone who knows me should know that this poem is not about
my biological father - who I can't stand.
I need you now Daddy, more than ever. I am the frightened child, calling for you in the
darkness. The monster is not under my bed anymore, He is lunging at me and I can't make
him go away.
I need you to protect me. I need your arms wrapped around me. I'm scared Daddy. Only you
can make me feel safe again. Be my shelter.
Hold me, scare the monsters away. Tell me everything will be okay.
I'm trapped in a nightmare and I can't wake up. I'm trying but I can't. I can't fight this
time. I'm paralyzed. You have to fight for me. Save me.
I need you Daddy, take me away from the darkness. Pick me up, I'm falling. Please don't
leave me here. I'm scared and I'm alone.
And it's getting darker and colder. The noises are getting louder.
I'm running but I'm so tired.... I want to stop but I can't. The demons are on my heels.
They want to kill me and I'm running from them.
Daddy I need you... help me... Before it's too late.
puppy - 4/25/98 (12:15 a.m.)