Give me the strength,
that I might not have.
Give me courage,
that I lack.
To face what’s difficult,
what’s hard to say.
I don’t want to disappoint you,
but I surely can’t lie.
I don’t want to hide,
or take the cowardly route.
But it’s diffcult to do,
because I know it’ll hurt you.
A person who loves me,
and I’ll cause them hurt.
Please understand, the hurt would be so much greater–
if I kept this a secret.
If I kept it from you.
And how could I do that?
When I love you.
So please be kind,
be patient,
and forgive.
Open your arms to me–
because I need my mother.
Need and want her on my side.
I’m still your daughter,
I’m still your girl,
and you’ll always be my mom.
Clever Girl 