I Am Less Than Perfect

For my beautiful, talented daughter, Holly - I wish you happiness.

I Am Less than Perfect

Sometimes, I feel so inept and I can’t seem to find the right words
To say or give you what you need from me
I wish I knew how I was suppose to be
I hear so many different emotions in your voice and sometimes no emotion at all
And I feel like I’m standing at your door, hoping to be let in on the other side of your wall

You are a special part of me, better than my mind could ever dream
And when I dip my thoughts into the well of memories
I wish I could go back in time and freeze
The nights that I would tuck you in and sing you songs to sleep
A time when you felt safe and happy and the waters of life didn’t run so deep

But you are so very far away, in distance and in mind
And I miss your hugs and loving ways
Yes, I realize those were simpler days
Sorry if at times I've disappointed you and haven’t always done the right thing
But I am less than perfect and so is this life I am living.