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Words For My Daughter
Though you're
dancing to a different tune,
I do not love
you any less,
How could I
forsake my child,
Through whom
I've been so blest.
I don't
pretend to understand,
The things I
wish I could,
Did I do
something very wrong,
Or not do what
I should?
Counselors say
don't blame yourself,
And they are
right, of course,
But I search
for answers everywhere,
I want to know
the source.
Then in my
deepest contemplation.
Enlightenment occurs,
It's not about
myself at all,
The struggle's
really yours.
I don't need
to understand,
And I guess I
shouldn't probe,
Reasons will
not solve a thing,
Or make you
choose another road.
My job is to
support and love,
And that's
something I can do,
A mother's
love can't be undone,
It's
unconditional and true.
Most of all, I
want you happy,
Which once was
such an easy thing,
But now you
must find it on your own,
And reap
whatever it will bring.
Baby, if your
heart gets broken,
Because your
choice is wrong,
I'll be there
to help you mend it,
Just as I have
been, all along.
Guilt, I'll
not lay on you,
I will abide
by your decision,
And I'll
respect the choice you make,
Without any opposition.
With all my
heart, I love you, honey,
I'll never
leave you all alone,
Even when the
Lord sees fit,
To take your
poor old mother home.
So smile,
baby, life's hard enough,
Grab whatever
joy you can,
And always
know your mama loves you,
Though she may
never understand.
Virginia
(Ginny) Ellis.
© June 2004.
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