Take The Time

Don't worry about the many tears

For which you weren't there

Just forget about all the times

When you had no time to care

Now that I'm older

I see it crystal clear

That it all will help me

In the upcoming years

From your experiences and mistakes

I've learned what not to do

But as you recall, you gave me life

And I'm grateful you kept me close to you

You've been in jail more than once

For violations and drugs

And you still can't take the time

To give your daughter a hug

No, I'll never be like you

So wrong for what you do

But because I have more heart and soul

I'll always take the time to say, "I love you!"