Don’t you remember daddy, the love you had for me
The times we had together, how you cherished me
Had I been too much trouble, maybe too much responsibility...?
Don’t you remember daddy, how my small hand fitted in yours
Oh how you loved me
With all my imperfections, with all my flaws
I have been hurt daddy, but you don’t see
Now I have to leave…
The pain is too much; the scars run too deep…
I’m all grown up now daddy, can you believe
Now a stranger to you
Don’t you ever wonder how I’ve been?
Your acknowledgement and acceptance daddy
My soul craves
Why can’t you see, oh how I try to be brave
Where did I go wrong daddy?
What did I do?
One does not choose the path which is laid out for you…
How can I explain daddy?
All I’ve been through
All I’ve endured, and then also the thought of you
Don’t you see daddy, I can’t just forget
The love I have for you
Even through resentment and the days I battle with regret
Please just know daddy
One cannot forget, the connection we once had
Nor the love we shared
I will forever wonder about, the person you have become
Where ever you are…
You will always be in my thoughts
Even though you dented my soul, and scarred my heart