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Growing up seeking a father's love
Daddy Will You by Liz O'Neill
Emotional Dependency writing prompt entry
Artwork by MKFlood at FanArtReview.com

Daddy, will you teach me how to play chess?
So I can play with you
No, girls are not smart enough to learn to play chess
Oh

Daddy, will you teach me how to play golf?
So I can play with you
No, I would be too embarrassed to be seen with you
Oh

Daddy will you go swimming with us?
So I can play with you
No, can't you see I'm exhausted from our jog around the block
Oh

Dad I need some money for a special sweater for school
So I can fit in and be like the others
No, You think I'm just a cash register to punch
Oh

Oh
It's Father's Day
So I ripped up the card which had sat on my dresser
Since I chose to separate from him three years previous

Dad, I did not grow up just like you
I am kind, accepting, caring
And I heal
Rather than hurt

No
I did not grow up anything like you
And I grew up without you
Even though we lived in the same house

















Writing Prompt
Write a poem about being emotionally dependent on some you love and then how you overcome the ties of that dependency.

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Author Notes
I chose purple for my background. It is an empowerment color.
Too many children and adults feel guilty for taking care of themselves and disengaging when it is the only obvious option.

     

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