For My Daughter

For My Daughter

A Poem by Colleen

I was young

When you entered the world.

Perhaps, too young

 

I have made mistakes.

Some cannot be repaired,

But I was learning too.

 

I have not always been there.

As I was trying to find my own way,

I could not see that you were losing yours.

 

I have spent years trying to fix

The damage so severe.

But I have never given up.

 

I have tried to show you

How much I love you,

But you refused to believe.

 

As you walked out the door

To start your new life,

Tears welled up in your eyes.

 

And I think,

We finally understand each other.

© 2010 Colleen


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Oh my gosh... right at the end, this gave me a burst of emotion that was both sad, and wonderful.

Beautiful writing.
Antonio xx


Posted 14 Years Ago


This definitely strikes a chord; reminds me a bit of my own mother. Very poignant piece, my stomach flopped a bit at the beautiful honesty. I think many of us with a similar situation can definitely agree with these thoughts and feelings - it's not easy to be a younger parent nor is it easy to be the child of a younger parent, but I think there is often a sense of understanding in the end, when it's time for the child to go out on their own. Thank you for sharing this.

Posted 14 Years Ago


Very powerful. nuff said.

Posted 14 Years Ago



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