FOR ALL THE TIMES
I NEVER SAID,
"I LOVE YOU, DAD"



So often it may seem as if I have

taken you for granted, that I never

noticed all that you did for me or the

sacrifices you made for my benefit.

But I did notice.

I may not have said anything at the time,

and I am sure that many times I really

didn't appreciate you.

But now that I have grown up, I realize that

everything you did was because you loved

me and wanted the best for me.

I can see now that doing so much for me

meant giving up a lot for yourself.

As I look around, I see many parents who

take care of themselves first and their

children second.

In the eyes of those children,

I can see a hurt that I never knew.

You have given me more than

I deserved.


At time when so many people are

blaming their parents for what is wrong

with them, I want to blame you for

all that is good in me.

You installed it in me with each hugs

scolding, understanding word, punishment,

and "I love you."

I just wanted to tell you that I am

forever grateful, and

I love you very much.


~Poem by Michelle Welder~



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