Games

Oh lord, I love my daddy

More than ever I can say.

But I fear his secret smiles

And the little games we play.

You know dad does things to me

And I don’t know what to do.

His kisses say he loves me

But I wonder is that true?

His fingers dig into me

More and more (belies my trust).

Daddy calls it ‘tickling’

Never, ever lust.

Oh, daddy God

Will YOU hear my little cries?

For my daddy will not listen

And my mummy shuts her eyes.

Originally written 2001