Madison

I found this poem written down, It is dedicated to my daughter Maddie. I had spent too much time being miserable without giving much thought on how that would reflect to my children.
I actually hate this poem, I like the sentiment but I hate the rhyme, I hate the diction and the flow.

**resubmitted and edited**

I used to pose with a face of disgust
Sneer and snarl at everyone with distrust
I never wanted to be just a normal man
I wanted to be famous, normal life is just a sham

I wasted too many years trying to escape the truth
But with you in my arms, I have the real proof
That I will never be normal in your gorgeous eyes
I was wrong to look with disdain, mope and despise

No matter how bad I feel, or worthless at best
When you hug me, I am passing life's true test
With your curly blond hair, and the laughter so loud
You have shown me that being a father lifts me above the crowd

Did I really know what love was, until I held you to my heart
Once you were born, my old life began to depart
Nothing touches me like your angelic voice proudly calling me Dad
To have you near and loving me, stops me feeling sad

I was tip toeing down the wrong path, avoiding what was true
That there best love there can be, belongs to me and you.
Now I can look back knowing that my old ways were rife
I honestly think my little lady, you saved Daddy's life.