Brown-Eyed Daddy Poem by jane solanrobertson

Why were n't you a daddy who kissed me
When your eyes said you loved me so?
Now, though I'm somebody's mummy
The child I still am wants to know
Why were n't you a daddy who held me
And told me I meant everything
I could wrap myself up in these memories
As your garlands of rememberance I bring.
But yes, I know that you loved me
Your eyes gave the secret away,
Oh beautiful brown-eyed Daddy,
A garland where you lay.