Every child should be loved and cared for.

Every child should be loved and cared for

when they are not

they grow uncertain

unsure of those around them

unsure of the world.

This can lead to sadness and sorrow

misunderstandings, hurt and abuse

Every child has the right to feel the comfort of love and care

Somewhere out there L and others like her

go without the love from those who care.

Perhaps in their dreams they imagine

their fathers.

Perhaps in their dreams they imagine their fathers

don't love them, because they’re never there

Perhaps in his dreams K holds L

until she bursts with laughter

Perhaps he dreams of doing all the things with

his daughter that the rest of us take

almost, for granted;

A walk in the park, a trip to the shop, a first day

at school, a house full of children

a birthday party, a story at bedtime

A look from a daughter to a father

the most precious of looks

I love you Daddy

Every child has the right to be loved and cared for

every day, every week and every year of their lives

Perhaps one day, K and L will be allowed

a normal life