For My Children

I dropped it baby
I dropped the ball
I meant to be your everything
I meant to do it all

I can't even begin to say I'm sorry
It will never be enough
I understand if you can't forgive me
Being my child was just to rough

I'm not her anymore
A woman child who didn't know
Wrapped up in my sadness
I didn't help you grow

I didn't ease your way
Or guide you on your path
I resented what I never had
and showed you all my wrath

I passed on what I learned
I knew no other way
If I could do it all again
I'd be a better mom today

When you get the chance to heal
Please embrace your truth
You were not responsible
for the reactions of your youth

You deserved so much better
An overflow of love
I will not make excuses
But ask you to rise above

Don't carry on that legacy
It's time to let things go
The clearer you see the past
The more you get to know

I love you with all that I am
May your light lead the way
and if you find it in your heart
Come back to me someday.