HOW I WISH!

 

How I wish 

How I wish I never brought a tear to your eye,  

That I didn't have to erase your smile;

How I wish you always had your way, 

And you never felt abandoned any day... 

How I wish you knew I hate the word NO, 

And I could let you engage in all that you want to do;

How I wish I never had to raise my brow, 

Or speak to you in a tone that made you curl in your burrow. 

How I wish I could let you sleep on cold wintry mornings and skip school;

How I wish I did not have to make you sit up to finish homework that's sometimes so uncool. 

How I wish you could feel the warmth of my heart that lies beneath the coat of steel, 

How I wish you knew that being a mother, I can't let you loose on a freewheel. 

How I wish you realise someday when I may be far away, 

That each act of mine was only to make you and your life worthy every day.