I remember that frigid Christmas day,
I knew you wouldn’t like what I had to say.
My Failure was about to be exposed,
So afraid, to me, your heart would be closed.
Until that day I was your innocent child,
I was fairly good, pretty mild.
It all changed in one selfish act,
I ruined it all and that’s a fact.
I stuttered as I told you what took place,
As I went on my heart began to race.
I knew you would never look at me the same,
For I had disgraced the family with my shame.
I was surprised when you held me close,
You seemed to know what I needed most.
We sat and cried and even prayed,
For forgiveness for the mistake I made.
Why was it so easy for you to forgive,
When some days I struggle to live?
Daddy, is that what they call true love?
If so that is something I need more of.
02/08/04