Oh Daughter, My Daughter

Oh daughter, my daughter
my child whom I have loved & died for
why do you not see
the error of your ways
you had two paths to choose from
and you went the wrong way
though I warned you
and tried to guide you
telling you the hurt
that awaits you down that road
knowing from my own mistakes
what will come your way
wanting to protect you
from living through that pain
I know your heart longs for love
I feel the same insecurities you do
I too was abandoned
I also have that hole in my heart
I tried to fill it with the love of man
only to end up more wounded in the end
this world will make you feel loved
then hurt you & leave you all alone
Oh daughter, my daughter
my child whom I have loved & cried for
can't you see the gift you were given
you were loved and protected
never to be abused by a world of men
you were never to experience
being used & thrown aside
why do you long for what will hurt you
why are you dying to escape
the safety of the ones who love you
your heart has been enticed
to run after all the world has to offer
and you have gladly followed
can't you see you're killing me
ripping out my heart
and throwing it on the ground
you are running back to all
you were saved from
you want everything
you were protected from
if I have to watch you walk away
and turn your life
into everything it was never meant to be
if I have to see the tears in your eyes
or the pain on your face
after this world is done with you
it will surely be the death of me