To My Future Child
It is because I love you
That I will never hurt you.
I pray to God I don't make that mistake,
That I should stand before you,
Despite your fear berate you
Beyond the point your heart begins to break.
And it's because I love you
That I'll be sure to teach you
Mistakes are part of how we learn and grow,
That you should never fear them,
Detest them should you make them,
Or think it's best nobody ever knows.
And it's because I love you
That I'll be proud to see you
Stand up for what you truly feel is right,
Even if who has wronged you
Is, too, the one who raised you
And makes you doubt bringing your tears to light.
And it’s because I love you
That I’ll be sure to show you
Your tears are never something you should hide.
They’re not a sign of weakness,
But how you dull the sharpness
Of all the pain you feel deep down inside.
And it's because I love you
I hope you say "I love you"
In turn, meaning those words wholeheartedly,
And it's because I love you
That I will never "love" you
The way my father had always "loved" me.