Never did I want to hurt you
Not even when you made me mad
Putting things where they don't belong
And crying cause I wouldn't get you that toy
I love you with every cell that is me
Nothing can ever take you away
I gave you my blood, my Life
My existence
Made you in the image of me, of He
Who, in fact, made me
Your father had some doing in the process
But stepped out of the ranks
When it came time to sacrifice all that he would have,
left the strain of survival on me
And all I can do is say at least I tried
I pay your bills and dues
Make sure you have enough clothes, shoes, and food
Put a smile on your face whenever you try to frown
At times when you are a brat
I put my foot squarely down
All those extravagant things you desire
Are not truly what you need
I can't get it right now, no matter what you say
I can't buy the wants while I'm supplying your needs
I apologize seriously and so heart felt
But I can only do so much when your father
Is not truly a man
Even though he came back after while
To play the role of a supportive father
Fact still remains that he doesn't really do
Anything that pertains to your survival
Pitching in whenever he chooses is not right
He should be a part of paying the price
But I won't force him to be a part of your life
Cause he should want to do whats right
Seeing you in the best possible situation
Seeing you happy and going on with your life
Helping you be the best you can be
Promoting you so that you will succeed
He doesn't do that but you don't see
All that is You is depending on Me
To live, to grow, to be just that
Alive and well, smiles and giggles
Crooked teeth and short and sweet
Just you making me the best I can be
I may complain about the total price
But for you , my sons, I'd give my life.