Don't Regret

Yes, I know it will come to pass
Maybe in this life time,
You'll forgive and forget sometime soon
And things will be fine.
But, as long as you carry the grudge
And demean me as the baddy,
Know this, my first born child
I'll always be your daddy.

I'll always love you, dear one
Until the day that I die,
That's why I'm pleading with you
And letting you know why.
I've always been there for you
Since the day you were born,
Tucking you in bed at night
And waking with the early morn.

I was there through all bumps and bruises
And all of your tears,
Even through the thunderous storms
Soothing all of your fears.
With birthday parties and Christmas
Giving what you asked for,
The one thing I knew I could give
Was the priceless gift of love.

Now, you've grown into a woman
Holding onto a little grudge,
Forgiveness goes a long way
But you won't even budge.
You tell me to act like a father
That's something I thought I had,
Now, I feel I can't carry the title
Of being your Dad.

But there will come a time
When I will pass away,
No longer on this earth
To walk another day.
So, before it's too late my dear
Learn to forgive and forget,
Don't leave things unresolved
It'd be something you'd regret.

This is something I wrote for my oldest daughter who still carries a grudge around, for something I thought was right. Now she has disowned me and doesn't have a thing to do with me. I just hope I don't pass away too soon and she lives with the regret that she didn't forgive and forget.

I am so sorry!! Beautiful write, but it is heartbreaking to read! I pray things can get better for you!

Thank you Erica...it was sad to write....but it was the only way I could say anything to her, by what I write...I emailed it to her and have yet to receive a reply.

... that was beautiful
no one should have regrets. the last real conversation i had with my father was an arguement over something petty. two days later he ended up in the hospital and was unable to talk. he died about two months later. i still feel guilty about not saying i was sorry before things turned out the way they did.

so sorry Robert. Try to focus on the happy times and as she continues her growth, the outcome you want may someday come. Until then, be happy with the wonderous blessing before you.

I'm so sorry you had to face that Libra...I am just hoping she will come to her senses before she has to regret them. Thank you for commenting.

I'm trying to focus Pam....but it's hard. I just hope that day comes before it's too late. Thanks sweetie for your uplifting comment.

There comes a season for all things including growth. Your child will realize one day her error. Focus on all the blessings and trust better days WILL come.