"Prayer Of An Unacknowledged Child" ~ Daily Reflections

Prayer Of An Unacknowledged Child Now I lay me down to sleep Lord, help my life to be complete. Tonight I pray my Dad I'll meet This shadow person I long to greet.

He left my mother before I was born He didn't care, her heart was torn. She raised me alone, she's very strong I'm smart and good though feel forlorn.

I wonder why Daddies leave Causing innocent children to silently grieve. We should be valued, our lives weaved into fabrics of love, not hurt and bereaved.

Could he look me in the eye Hold my gaze when I ask him why. Would he be honest, or try to deny that late at night I often cry.

I know I'm loved, I was her first My mother struggled to give me birth. But my life isn't filled with mirth for a father's acknowledgment brings self worth.