Charlie Swan

I am a lonely man in a small town

I wonder how my daughter, Bella is doing

I hear from her periodically – not nearly enough

I see her beautiful face smiling at me from the various pictures I have

I want to talk to her again, have her around for company

I am in need of her presence and the chance to see her again

I pretend to be happy and occupied when she is away

I feel joyous, knowing she is coming to visit

I touch her pale skin lovingly, trying to make up for all the years apart

I worry for my little girl, that he’s unhappy

I cry as I watch her grow and change, and I realize she’s not so little anymore

I am ecstatic to have her with me again

I understand she loves Edward and wants to be with him

I say he is a fine man, but not right for her – especially after his leave

I dream she will make the right choices and lead a good life

I try to help her out and keep her safe

I hope her future is full of grand and wonderful opportunities

I am her father