while I'm bursting with desire
to tell her that I've loved her forever
This line is particularly touching and sweet. Every father longs to assure their daughter of their love and devotion.
In this case, it's almost unbearable that the daughter is torn between her parents and restrained from experiencing her father's love. That the father chooses silence rather than revealing himself to her means it's for a greater good or to cover up a secret. A very fine poem! Thanks for sharing. !PIZZA 🙂
Oh, but what a shocking and satisfying comment! Grateful to a high degree and power.