A Father’s Loving Plea
My precious darling daughter, there is much I need to say,
Regarding many dangers, that could see you led astray.
But there’s one important thing, that now, I wish to mention,
And if happiness you want, please give this full attention.
This world’s not the way it was, not that it has been fault-free,
But now, because it has worsened, more wrong about you’ll see.
Some things can look attractive, that in actual fact just hide,
That which given half a chance, could see you taken for a ride.
Such it is with certain men, who’ll try to ply one’s daughter,
With nice gifts and hollow words, as they pretend to court her.
It takes a man to know one, thus the need to say to you,
Many a man’s intentions, aren’t honorable or true.
So many steps are taken, by some men who prise consent,
That in time soon proves to you, that they were not Heaven-sent.
Though they will try and fool you, that you don’t have need for fear,
An error here could soon see, these words ringing in your ear.
The man who’ll truly love you, will never want to hurt you,
There’ll be no selfish focus, in the things he’ll say and do.
However, it can happen, that like this a man will seem,
When in fact he’s fooling you, as that is how some men scheme.
If a man’s not genuine, caution here should find that out,
For in such matters of the heart, you can’t afford a doubt.
Many inexperienced, and caught up in emotions,
Have suffered miserably, due to, unsound young devotions.
Men who focus on the body, will not be right for you,
So watch your presentation, lest you get a man you’ll rue.
They’ll treat you like an object, could you wonder that they do,
Should sexual attraction, be written all over you.
This world is obsessed with sex, and should we be surprised,
When selfish gratification, appears more to be prized.
No wonder many men today, with what they're being fed,
When it comes down to women, now think more in terms of bed.
Men should love you for yourself, and should seek just you to please,
But this, of course, is something, that only the right man sees.
A permanent relationship, should be built on solid ground,
And as this is so pivotal, don’t marry one who’ll play around.
For many it’s like shopping, they will try and then discard,
Unconcerned their philandering, can hit some rejected, hard.
Sadly, many women too, also play this foolish game,
Compounding such behaviour, and thus sharing shame and blame.
Some men may be good at heart, but sexually addicted,
Though not meaning harm to you, it can surely be predicted.
Bear in mind that any child, that might grow up like that dad,
Could also bring you sadness, and just to your problems add.
All these things are said in love, and are a father’s duty,
That you might avoid a man, who’ll rob your life of beauty.
Save yourself for just one man, whose love you’ll always treasure,
Because of its unselfishness, that will not weigh or measure.
