I didn't forget you.

for my grandmother on my mom's side.

Twenty years....

For twenty years, I have been alive,

and all this time you've been so kind.

You have loved me unconditionally,

 

and all you wanted was love from me.

 

You sent me cards on Christmas, and when my birthday came;

but year after year it was always the same.

I never thanked for the things that you did.

I just lived my life, like an ungrateful kid.

I'm sorry that it took me so long to grow,

but there are a couple of things that I want you to know.

I want you to be in my life, so don't think I won't let you.

Because even though I never said it, I didn't forget you.

 

So, I want to apologize for all the neglect.

I hope you can forgive me for my disrespect.

I'm sorry that our good times just didn't last,

and that I didn't visit before grandpa passed.

I'm sorry I don't see you as much as I could,

and I admit I was wrong; like a grown man should.

As I write these words for you, my eyes fill with tears.

I'm sorry you had to wait for me all of these years.

I really do care, and I will always respect you. 

so just know that you're loved, and I didn't forget you.