Dear Baby Girl
By AHA
Never did I mean to
Leave you in such a cold world.
Where fathers are lack of,
Due to death or just dead
Beat dads, without a care in
The world, or better yet, incarceration
Which in all is sad.
The other two I mention
Are only in some cases,
But in all three was due
To bad choices and decision
Making.
Caught up in a life of
Amusement, also without a care
In the world which now hurts me
Deeply to see how I left my baby girl,
Days have gone and years
Have flown by, and now I just
Wait my chance for Allah to reunite
Me with you to be by your side
They say it’s hard to forgive
But is it really? But I know
A person never forgets, but I
Pray throughout all the struggles
And heartache that I’m forgiven,
And that you will still love me plenty…
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Thank you for writing — this poem really meant a lot to one of my students who is incarcerated right now. Keep writing!
AHA,
Your poem is so touching and honest. I am not a poet, but I know that poetry is a way to express yourself, and that is what you did here. You expressed that you are sorry for your mistakes and that you are not physically in your Babygirl’s life. Nice work 🙂
I like how this poem is very forgiving, it really brings out different points of view of the author. You can really connect and understand him.
this poem is very strong it is sad that most fathers aren’t there for their daughters
I love this poem! Leaving a kid or anyone in general is SO painful!
nice poem!!!
this poem is very well written.
I think that all the story’s are very good and very influencial and if more people read it it can change people
this is so wholesome,i really like the first sentence.”But I know
A person never forgets, but I
Pray throughout all the struggles
And heartache that I’m forgiven,
And that you will still love me plenty…”. This touches my heart in a way that makes me feel a feeling i don’t have often.Having to leave your daughter like that sounds really sad, and must be hard to think about.I hope if you ever read this comment it puts a smile on you face.liked the poem by the way.
AHA,
You ARE loved.
very inspirational made me cry
This poem is so beautiful and a moving testament to the power of self-reflection, redemption, and the strength of love. You have navigated incredibly complex emotions in such an eloquent way. Your self-awareness is inspiring and the regret is passed clearly along throughout the poem. Overall, it’s a powerful expression of wanting to make things right and be loved again.
Your poem resonates deeply with the struggles and emotions that many face, yet often find difficult to articulate. The sincerity with which you express your remorse and yearning for reconciliation is truly moving. Your ability to convey such profound sentiments through your words is a testament to the power of poetry as a means of catharsis and self-expression. Keep writing from the heart, as your voice has the potential to inspire empathy and understanding in others.
Thank you for such a beautiful poem. Being separated from a loved one is never easy but I know she can feel your love for her wherever she is in the world.
This is a really beautiful, well-written poem. I was right there along with you, feeling your emotions as I read this. I could tell that you’ve thought about this topic a lot and that it was weighing heavy on your heart. I’m glad that you were able to express your feelings in such an artistic, inspirational way. You truly have a gift with words.
Your poem has such powerful thoughts of longing, regret and sorrow. The hope of forgiveness is especially moving. I hope you will find forgiveness, from others and from yourself.
The mention of “cold world” represents the harsh realities and challenges faced by individuals, particularly children, when they are left without proper parental guidance and support.
Thank you for sharing your innermost emotions. It’s a very hard thing to do, but I love how you expressed yourself through this poem. I hope you will be (or have been) able to reunite with your baby girl.
A person truly can forgive, but not forget. Blood is thicker than water and family is everything. I’m sure your beautiful baby girl still loves you beyond words. Keep your head up and I pray your reunion is a beautiful feeling.
Thank you for this beautiful poem! The self recognition and the strength of love that is shown in this one poem is amazing. The hard feelings that everyone goes through with decisions that are made. I am sure that all the love that is being expressed in this poem is matched and I pray that the reunion is fantastic.
I loved reading this poem and putting it into perspective. By reading this you can feel the emotion through the words. Expressing yourself through a poem is a great way to talk about it. Being able to admit the regret and pain you feel by having to leave her is tough but you did it because you love her. She loves you as well.
Such a beautiful poem, AHA. The themes of regret and absence are truly evident in your beautiful declaration of unintended abandonment. There’s a love and strength that is had within families that, no matter what, cannot be broken. That is something I admire so much about humans, their loyalty. Your expression of guilt and sorry are extremely admirable, these are emotions that many people can’t live up to. Yet, you do it with such grace in this poem. Good job, friend.
Your poem expresses such deep vulnerability, capturing the pain of missed moments and the hope for future forgiveness. The raw emotion behind your words gives it a real, heartfelt touch. Thank you for sharing such a personal piece.
Thank you for sharing this poem! It is so touching and reflective to show how you truly regret some of the past decisions you made but also understand why they were wrong and what could have been done better. I think this poem was a very effect way to show the love you still have for that girl.
This poem really allowed me to see your perspective and feel your emotions. With your words, you were able to capture the audience and tell them what you needed to say. This poem is so honest. I can feel the truth behind each word.
Wow. This is very touching. We can see your vulnerability and it’s very honest. I had to sure this with my friend because this touched me a lot. Good job
Your poem is really motivating. It shows the strength to face mistakes and the hope for a better future. It’s a powerful reminder that even through struggles, there’s always a chance for change and redemption. So inspiring and I enjoyed reading! Thanks for sharing!
This poem is really beautiful. I really feel this person’s emotions in the poem and how much love they feel for their family, but also the feelings of guilt that they feel for leaving them behind.
thank you for sharing this very deep and personal story. I can imagine how devastating it may be. what I can tell about you AHA is that you truly are very deeply sorry for the mistakes you made not only for the sake of your daughter but the other people your mistakes may have affected. I can very much appreciate your level of self-acknowledgement and the understanding of what you did. I can tell you are very intellectual from the way you write and portray your feelings. very powerful and relatable work here, great job keep it up.
this is a very tough subject… I am very sorry to hear this. Beautifully written though.