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Daddy Don't Go

© Cassandra A. Fontaine

Daddy Don't Go

Uploaded: January 01, 2009

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***True Story, warning emotional***

Dedicated to all the single Mothers out there. May this year take a shift in the hearts of Daddy's who put themselves before their children. This is my daughter and as I looked at the image, this is what spoke through my heart.

DADDY DON’T GO

Wondering where...
Wondering when...
Where you’ve been?
When will I see you again?
What did I do?
Can I make it up to you?
I’m only five,
But with each year that passes
I realize it’s been a lie.
Wise beyond my years
My rose colored glasses,
are covered in tears.
Daddy don’t go!
I want you to know
The pain will pass away,
When you come back to me some day.


Cassandra Fontaine
12-31-08


Exif: F Number: 9, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/200 seconds, Flash: did not fire, auto mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 20.00 mm, Model: E-500

Comments

Peter W. Marks January 01, 2009

What a heart-rending image and story, Cassandra. It is not possible to just look at this as a photograph. This is a piece of social commentary that touches on so very many families in our self- centered, selfish, society. Do I speak from experience? Sure! But is from a slightly different perspective. I brought up two children, my son was 5yrs and daughter 3yrs when my first wife left me.
I will pray for both you and the little one and for the softening of her daddy's heart.
Peter #1059984

Liz blahh January 01, 2009

Beautiful yet heart wrenching image! #6967473

KARU WIJESUNDARA. A.N.P.A.S. January 01, 2009

EXCELLENT IMAGE HERE CASSANDRA!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!


KARU. #6967757

Maurice Staley January 01, 2009

OMgoodness!! You've accomplished what every picture should do. Draw an emotion or response from an image. Fantastic work here. I will pray for a restoring of relationship between your daughter and her father. #6967797

Cassandra A. Fontaine January 01, 2009

Thanks so much guys. It makes me get teary eyed just looking at it and thinking of my daughters brokenness. I have faith Marice that it will be restored one day. God is in the restoration business and has His hand us. Peter, I knew I should have included single Fathers in my dedication. You are a true hero to your children I'm certain of that. God bless you all and Happy New Year! #6967833

Simply Nonna January 01, 2009

WOW !!! Beautiful photograph with impact right to the heart.... #6968036

Amanda O. Cannon January 01, 2009

Saw this on SOA....What an emotional shot and story. This one we will see again..............LOVE IT! #6968275

Amber J. Skene January 02, 2009

So much emotion in this beautiful capture! Your capture and poem speaks to me. Fantastic capture!

I will pray that God will bring your daughter and her father back together, soon. Beautiful tribute to all single mothers. #6974065

April Riggs January 02, 2009

I can relate! This is such an emotions portrait that captures a sad and all to real emotion! Great work this is a WINNER! #6974684

Vicki L. Filippin January 08, 2009

I don't think there is anyone out there that hasn't been touched by this situation, either personally, or by someone they love.
Peace to you and your children, Cassandra!
Of course, photographically, this image is perfection on so many levels. Not wanting to sound like I'm exploiting your personal situation, but I'm willing to bet that there are magazines or companies out there that would pay BIG money for what you have captured as well as the the poem you have shared with us. You are a brave woman to have posted both here. #7000043

Les Rhoades level-classic January 08, 2009

such a sad storyy and photo. ( although a good photo)
This DAD is here for the long haul! Need support? drop me a note.
Les ( solid as a rock) #7000287

Susie Peek-Swint January 08, 2009

Very powerful image and poem Cassandra ~ I wish you and your young daughter the strength to get through your situation .. thanks for sharing. #7000436

Kara L. Hendricks January 08, 2009

This is indeed powerful... Not just the image, the message... Gives me chills... You have a complete story here in one shot, coupled with your sad words... Unforgettable... If all un-dedicated fathers could only be moved the way I am..

BRAVO! #7000638

Karen E. Baumann January 08, 2009

Little hearts, so easily broken, so trusting, and yet resilient, too. This image indeed invokes emotion and the sense that her life has taken quite a turn. Sharing her story will help her resilience... she will be part of her own healing. Very nicely presented! #7000781

Lisa D. Greer January 08, 2009

Amazing! #7001008

Cindy Harter January 09, 2009

I am a single mom too. I know how hard it is to do it and how hard it is to see your children hurting... HUGS!!! God is in the business of restoration .. Sometimes restoration takes a different form than we hope for or expect.. It is so hard to trust anyway and know he has out best interest at heart :) I am right there with you... #7006689

Shannon D. Miller January 10, 2009

WOW!!! Cassandra this is AMAZING girl! I love everything about this image! I know we will see this one again, I agree with everyone else this is a true image that touches the heart in everyway! BEAUTIFUL!!! Shannon~ #7010721

Graham Robards January 11, 2009

Moving,very moving! ~Pat #7014791

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