My Daughter
For the one who hates me so-
i think that you should know
from the moment you were born
i loved you so.
You don't know the full story
you choose to assume
the pain and the glory
the darkness and gloom.
Though i did not expect you
it was never a mistaike
sure it was a challenge
one i was willing to take.
I thought i was in love
i wanted to believe
by three months old
it was just you and me.
I was over caring
and overly protective
one thing for sure
you were never neglected.
You slept in my arms
never once did I mind
you were so beautiful
peaceful at times.
I cried for you
and with you to
never wanting to hurt you
not always knowing what to do.
We were alone
I worked and went to school
I guess i should of listened
I was young, I was a fool.
I thought of giving up
but never to give you away
there has never been a time
there will never come a day.
I was real young
just barely twenty two
i was responsible
i took care of you.
Everything i ever dreamed
everything i ever knew
changed the very first moment
my eyes laid on you.
You became my life
i had to keep you protected
not once did i think
you were feeling rejected.
I kept you close
i needed to see
could anyone love you
or care for you like me?
Things were sometimes rough
sometimes a lot of crying
of course i have made mistakes
i know there is no denying.
I tried to prepare you
for the life ahead of you
i learned from my mistakes
and i'm sure that you will too.
It takes a lot of time and love
to help something beautiful grow
you are the flowers in my garden
the only sunshine that i know.
It hurts alot to know
inside you have been crying
i have reached out so mant times
but my love you keep denying.
Another was born
you wanted so much
to love him and hold him
just offer your touch.
You only seem to see
the things you see are realo
no one could ever care so much
or even feel the way you feel.
It seems kind of funny
and a little bit sad
love was never missing
it's the one thing you've always had.
I tried to be upfront
and honest with you
you hold it against me
so what can i do?
I can only love you
I can't make you feel the same
somedays are filled with sunshine
somedays flooded with rain.
I have never gien up
I have never let go
you were always the sunshine
that helped me to grow.
Someday you may look
your mirror in the face
you may see a part of me
you wish you could replace.
Not till then will you realize
untill then you'll never know
in the eyes of the seed you plant
the one you will someday help to grow.
VLH 2004
