I Can'T (The Incomplete Parent)
People say there is nothing you can't do if you just try.
But there are so many things I can't do, it makes me cry.
I can't ease all your pains, although I try my hardest.
I can't love you enough, although I go the farthest.
I can't solve all your problems, some you will have to figure out.
I can't choose your friends, but good decisions I will teach you about.
I can't hold you close enough, eventually you need to pull away.
I can't put into words the way you make me feel, it's better everyday.
I can't always understand your ways, I know you need to grow
I can't make you love God, but God's love I will show.
I can't make you the person I want you to be.
But I hope you remember the behavior modeled by me.
So when you have children who look up to you,
You will realize how much it is that I have loved you.
And you'll be able to teach them the many wonderful things that you can't do.
Copyright © Carlos Navarrete | Year Posted 2007
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