What Is A Father's Love?

What is a father’s love?
I wouldn't know because I never felt it.
Sure, my father was around,
But there was always a void between us.
He often put me down,
In my own tears I slowly drown.
He made a fuss about everything,
Acted as if he was the king.
Someone who must always be pleased,
But, I did not sign up for this.
He often took his anger out on me,
As if I was his own little punching bag.
Everything I said or did was wrong in his eyes,
Because of him I lost my voice.
If this was a battle field,
You would see my white flag.
Friends and family would ask if I was okay,
But I couldn't’ tell the truth, so I made up some lies.
He made a liar out of me,
I felt like a prisoner with no chance to be set free.
All this little girl wanted was to be loved by her own father,
To be valued like she was fragile.
But, who was I kidding?
I cannot ask love from a father who is not willing.

-Skyheart