dearest mom and dad
thank you for everything
the smiles
the laughter
the gifts
the fun
the encouragements
the shoulders
the tears
the memories
but sadly, they don't matter
anymore
it was never enough
it never filled that empty space
thank you for the happy times
and forgive me for the constant
pleading and
asking and
complaining and
annoying
don't worry
it will no longer bother you
i will no longer bother you
please don't cry or be saddened
because of this
just move on
keep the happy moments
burn the sad ones
don't forget your little girl
alright?
don't forget your little girl who started talking when she was one
don't forget your little girl who swallowed her tooth when she was four
don't forget your little girl who punched her brother's eye when she was six
don't forget your little girl who wrapped herself in masking tape when she was seven
don't forget your little girl who got lost in the mall when she was ten
don't forget your little girl who rolled of the bed when she was twelve
don't forget your little girl who got kicked out of school when she was fifteen
don't forget your not-so-little girl who killed herself when she was seventeen
i love you and
i'm sorry
- a dead daisy
