The soft touch of Daddy’s fingertips
Stroking my face
The lightest press of Daddy’s lips
To my forehead
The gentle caress of Daddy’s hand
Along my hair
The sweet, tender kiss of Daddy’s lips
To my own
All provoke a reaction
I cannot explain
My eyelids flutter closed
My heart skips a beat – or three
A soft sigh escapes my mouth
My body calms – yet excites
I feel safe
I feel comforted
I feel wanted
I feel loved
The strength of Daddy’s arms
Wrapped around me
Feels like safety
The solid plane of Daddy’s chest
Pressed against my back
Feels like security
The warmth of Daddy’s body
Seeping into mine
Feels like comfort
The soft whisper of Daddy’s voice
“You’re safe, little one”
Feels like love
In the safe space of Daddy’s arms
I can remember
I can reenter
I can release
I can reclaim
Past traumas, past pains
The loss of trust, of love
The shattered innocence
The end of childhood
No longer the princess
Or daddy’s little girl
I’m grown up now
With the scars to prove it
Some wounds are healed
Some, just covered or buried
Shameful secrets hidden
Even from myself
With trust
With time
With help
With the power of Daddy
I CAN HEAL

Thank you, Daddy :)