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Daddy, Daddy Dearest,
Your breath hurts my throat.
And the fire in your eyes,
Burns right through my coat!
Daddy, Daddy Dearest,
Your nails sink in my skin,
Leaving little love marks,
That publish your dark sin.
Daddy, Daddy Dearest,
Your screams rip at my ears.
Mommy's cries and brother's sighs
Mingle with my tears.
Please don't hit me Daddy!
Drop your fists, oh please!
Daddy, Daddy Dearest,
All I did was sneeze.
Dale N. Seminara