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my hair was up in a pony tail, my favorite dress tied with a bow.
Today was "Daddy's Day" at school, and I couldn't wait to go.
But my mummy tried to tell me, that I probably should stay home
Why the kids might not understand, if I went to school alone
But I was not afraid; I knew just what to say.
What to tell my classmates of why he wasn't there today
But still my mother worried, for me to face this day alone.
And that was why once again, she tried to keep me home
But the I went to school eager to tell them all.
Of a dad who’s never there a dad who never calls.
There were daddies along the wall in back, for everyone to meet.
Children squirming impatiently, anxious in their seats
One by one the teacher called a student from the class.
To introduce their daddy, as seconds slowly passed.
At last the teacher called my name, every child turned to stare
Each of them was searching, for a man who wasn't there
"Where's her daddy at?!" she heard a boy call out.
"She probably doesn't have one," another student dared to shout.
And from somewhere near the back, she heard another father say, "Looks like another deadbeat dad, too busy to waste his day."
The words did not offend me, as I smiled up at my Mum.
And looked back at my teacher, who told me to go on.
And with hands behind my back, slowly I began to speak.
And out from the mouth of a child, came words incredibly unique
"My Daddy couldn't be here, because he lives so far away.
But I know he wishes he could be, since this is such a special day
And though you cannot meet him, I wanted you to know
All about my daddy and how much he loves me so
He loved to tell me stories he taught me to ride my bike.
He surprised me with pink roses, and taught me to fly a kite.
We used to share fudge sundaes, and ice cream in a cone.
And though you cannot see him. I'm not standing here alone."
"Cause my daddy's always with me, even though we are apart I know because he told me, he'll forever be in my heart"
With that, my little hand reached up, and lay across my chest.
Feeling my own heartbeat, beneath my favorite dress
And from somewhere in the crowd of dads, my mother stood in tears
Proudly watching her daughter, who was wise beyond her years.
And when I dropped my hand back down, staring straight into the crowd.
I finished with a voice so soft, but its message clear and loud.
"I love my daddy very much, he's my shining star.
And if he could, he'd be here, but heaven's just too far
My name is sarah
I'm only three
My eyes are swollen
I can hardly see
I wish i were better
I wish i wern't ugly
Then maybe my mummy
Would still want to hug me
I can't speak at all
Or do anything wrong
If i do im locked up
All day long
When i awake i'm all alone
The house is cold
My parenets aren't home
When mummy comes in
I'll try be good
Then maybe i won't
Be covered in blood
Daddy's come in
I hear him curse
He calls me names
And there getting worse
He finds me hiding
He hits me with a bar
He drags me outside
And throws me in the car
He drives to the lake
He opens the door
He grabs my arm
And chucks me on the floor
He looks at me yell "I'm sorry"
But now its too late
Because he face has been turned
Into unimaginable hate
He screams at me
His face goes red
He kicks and punches me
In the head
And he finally stops
And heads to the car door
While I lay there motionless
Sprawled on the floor
My name is sarah
And I am but three
Tonight my daddy
Murdered me
I went to a party,
And remembered what you said.
you told me not to drink, Mum
So I had a Sprite instead.
I felt proud of myself,
the way you said I would,
That I didn't drink and drive,
though some friends said I should.
I made a healthy choice,
and your advice to me was right
as the party finally ended,
and the kids drove out of sight.
I got into my car,
sure to get home in one piece,
I never knew what was coming, Mum
something I expected least.
Now I'm lying on the pavement,
And I hear the policeman say,
The kid that caused this wreck was drunk,"
Mum, His voice seems far away.
My own blood all around me,
as I try hard not to cry.
I can hear the paramedic say,
"This girl is going to die."
I'm sure the guy had no idea,
while he was flying high,
because he chose to drink and drive,
now I would have to die.
So why do people do it, Mum
Knowing that it ruins lives?
And now the pain is cutting me,
like a hundred stabbing knives.
Tell sister not to be afraid, Mum
tell daddy to be brave,
and when I go to heaven,
put "Daddy's Girl" on my grave.
Someone should have taught him,
that it's wrong to drink and drive.
Maybe if his parents had,
I'd still be alive.
My breath is getting shorter, Mum
I'm getting really scared.
These are my final moments,
and I'm so unprepared.
I wish that you could hold me Mum,
as I lie here and die.
I wish that I could say I love you, Mum
So I love you and good-bye.
DRINK DRIVING WRECKS LIVES!
