May I Be Your Son Once More

You are the ones who gave me life, Mom, Dad 
You are the ones who held my very first steps
You are the ones who lifted me each time I fell
You were my entire world

One word changed everything
A stranger's claim became the truth there
No one listened to my silence
No one saw my tears

I never ran away, not once
I never bowed my head to shame
I never pleaded to tell my truth
I simply let time be the answer

Even today, your place remains unchanged
My respect for you has never lessened
Yet the trust that was broken
Still lives inside my heart as a wound

May truth reach home one day
May the shadow of falsehood step aside
May I become your son once more
May love never lose — not ever
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Edmonds  Avatar
June 30, 2026 at 1:33 AM
Once a son, always a son, just allow the love between you to carry on… Beryl
Hampapura L Avatar
June 30, 2026 at 11:37 PM
Thank you so much
Smith  Avatar
June 30, 2026 at 12:24 AM
Someone has to take the first step to reconciliation.
Hampapura L Avatar
June 30, 2026 at 11:37 PM
Thank you so much
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