What I wish I could say to you

If only you could see what I see in you
Then you would know...
I see a brave, courageous man
And an extraordinarily plucky and resilient child
Deeply hurt, with open bleeding wounds

I wish more people told you
That they love you
And that you deserve to be loved
Then maybe just maybe
The walls of distrust, distress and dread
Would begin to crumble

Then maybe just maybe
You will believe that you are loved
You have loved your inner child
Your entire life
A most nurturing, paternal love

You have been there for yourself
You got yourself out
Of every deep dark hole you fell into
Cheering yourself on
To keep going
For every success, large or small

You raised yourself
And you will always be there
You will always love yourself
Even when you die

The adult you, the wise you, the today you
Has always been with this child
You are the father you seek
You have been the father you never had

And one day
You will be a wonderful father to your children
For you have had a lifetime of practice

- pHoEnIx

 
  For Cody