It's alright that you never understood,
I know deep inside that you did the best you could,
You're the one in my life that tried to make it all okay,
That's the reason why it's important that I say,
I appreciate your love and concern,
But these lessons on my own I had to learn,
And even if you may not think it's so,
You've helped me in more ways than you'll ever know.
You showed me that a life could be so bright and grand,
You taught me to be strong and always make a stand,
You always held a light for me in your loving eyes,
And even through the bad times, I hope you realize
I appreciate your love and concern,
But these lessons on my own I had to learn,
And even if you may not think it's so,
You've helped me in more ways than you'll ever know.
You left me free to be the man you knew that I could be,
You did your best to point out all the things I could not see,
And even when it seems that we're so far apart,
There's a special place I hold for you deep inside my heart.
And yes, I cried.