Break Free

by Jessica Richardson
(Tennessee)

You never hit me, I wish you had
Those wounds heal quicker, they don't hurt as bad.
Being a kid should have been my only concern
But I guess because you missed your childhood, you thought it was your turn.

I never asked you for much, just a little love
But you couldn't even give me that when push came to shove.
Its always been about you and how you could be happy,
You've always talked so bad about him, but you're no better than daddy.

You didn't hold my hand or wipe away my tears,
You didn't help me build my dreams, you only added to my fears.
Your mom did it to you, so you passed it on to me
I hope from this cycle that I can break free.

I want to hold my daughter's hand, I want to help her dress for prom.
I want to do all the things right that you did so wrong.
I'll be at her games, there's not one I will miss
I'll make sure every single boo-boo gets a healing kiss.

She'll know that I love her, I won't leave room for doubt.
Understanding and affection are things she'll never do without.
I'll tuck her in bed and help her say her prayers
I'll wish her sweet dreams, I'll do everything to show her mommy cares.

I'll be the mother I never had, something you wouldn't know.
I'll do what I can to be my daughter's own personal hero.
For her there is nothing I wouldn't do,
That's more than I could ever say for you.