Dedication

For all the times you’ve dried my tears
and tucked me in at night.
For scaring away the “boogie man,”
and leaving on the light.

For all the times I lied to you
and went behind your back,
For all the times you told me “no”
and my hearing seemed to lack.

For all the words I said to you
I didn’t mean to say,
but couldn’t take them back because
my pride got in the way.

Now as I set out in life
I finally understand,
that I never would have made it
if you hadn’t held my hand.

And so I dedicate this poem
to you, my mom and dad,
I know how much you love me
because you gave me all you had.

1984