Growing Up Poem

Poem For Teenage Daughter

To my Shanita with all my love.

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It just made me open my eyes and realize what my mom is going through. I need to make sure I change.

My Daughter

Published by Family Friend Poems May 2008 with permission of the Author.

What exactly have I done so wrong?
I've listened to her cries and her pleas
I tried to understand all of her needs, hopes and dreams
Yet as time goes on she continues hating me
Not trusting in my love
Not believing in our friendship
How can I remind her so she'll remember?

Why has she left me all alone?
I've always talked and cried with her
I've laughed and joked around
I've shared my secrets with her and all of my feelings
But as she get older she wants to leave,
Run away so to speak
Never turning back, not even a blink
Will I ever see her again?

Where has my daughter gone?
She's hiding behind the teenage smoke screen
Rather be lonely than come back to me
I have to be the parent she doesn't like
Sorry if this she can't see
I can't seem to change her mind
How can I tell her I love her and have her believe?

Is there any chance to help our relationship survive?
I've given her my heart and my soul
But she don't seem to care anymore
The closeness we once had seems to have died
In a couple of weeks' time
It's a possibility she may one day forgive
Allowing our anger, pride and hurt to go away,
Not holding a grudge for things that are not my fault
Will she ever accept my apologies?

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