My Life: A poetry Series

Daddy's Game

She was just five years old

when daddy started putting her to bed

they had their only little game

but that was her and daddy's secret

At six the game was still new

sometimes he would bring her a new dress

he liked her to wear it as they played

she was daddy's little girl

At seven she knew it all too well

daddy's game was no fun

but even poor mommy played it too

she could hear them playing down the hall

At eight the game had changed

she knew it was wrong but dare not say

for if she didn't play to his liking

daddy would have to spank his little girl

At nine the pretending was over

he would come and go as he pleased

there were no more dresses just bruises

but she would always be daddy's little girl

and that game would always be their secret