Regrets
you brought me to this world
and you gave me life
you sheltered me from the bad
and showed me only the good.
no matter how bad I did
you only see the good in me
you picked me up
every time I fall
not once did you ask for anything in return
not once did I give you anything in return
you may not be the best cook
but we never go to bed hungry
you could not buy us new clothes
but we always have clean clothes
you may not know your ABC or 123
but you make darn sure we know ours
you were up all night
while we sleep through high fever
not once did we hear you complain
not once did we not complain.
you were worried sick
when i joined the army
not once did I call to tell you I am fine
all I did was burdened you with muddy uniform
and what did you ask for in return
nothing!
and what did i gave you in return
nothing!
when you lost your loving son
a part of you died
the brother I lost
is the son you couldn’t let go
when you wanted to talk
i didn’t lend you my ear
when you needed a shoulder
i have none to give.
we may have our differences and quarrels
but you are always happy to see me
no matter how ungrateful I have been
you never wavered in your love for me
the selfish me may not know sacrifices
the unselfish you make the sacrifices
not once did I hear you complain
how many times did you hear me complain?
I asked for more time, to do the right thing
Time I do have plenty, but I didn’t do a thing
It is easier to think than to do
Regrets I have many
Not having the courage to say I love you and Thank you
is one that will pain me forever
Your courage I may not have
Your sacrifices I may not make
Your forgiveness I may not have learned
Thankful I am to be your son
If given a chance to pick a mom again
I will choose you not once but every time
As you leave for a better place
know that all along I have always love you
and appreciate all that you have done.
My regret is not telling you so
I love you and thank you.
a grateful son
