Lady Care's Poetry Realm - For All the Times I Never Said I Love You

Song Playing is "I'm Walking Two Steps Behind"

For All the Times I Never Said,
"I Love You, Dad"

So often it may seem as if I have
taken you for granted,
that I never noticed all that you did for me
or the sacrifices you made for my benefit
But I did notice.

I may not have said anything at the time,
and I am sure that many times
I really didn't appreciate you.
But now that I have grown up,
I realize that everything you did was because
you loved me and wanted the best for me.

I can see now that doing so much for
me meant giving up a lot for yourself.
As I look around, I see many parents who
take care of themselves first and their
children second.

In the eyes of those children,
I can see a hurt that I never knew.
You have given me more than I ever deserved.

At a time when so many people are
blaming their parents for what is wrong
with them, I want to thank you for all
that is good in me.

You instilled it in me with each hug,
scolding, understanding word, punishment,
and "I love you."
I just wanted to tell you that I am forever grateful,
and I love you very much.

- Poem by Michele Weber

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