I’m sure we never will. No matter what’s been said or done, I will love you still. I’m sorry I don’t say that more; I’m sorry I’m not saying it out loud now. I express my deepest feelings in writing- It’s the best way I know how. Things that require courage to say Might go left unsaid; Handing you this paper, I know it will be read. It sounds funny, I’m sure, But I’m feeling a little scared. Who knows how you’ll react To reading these feelings I have shared? What if you laugh Or roll your eyes? That would hurt me More than you realize. I love you so much For the beautiful girl you are. My biggest fear is that I only remind you of a scar. A scar in your memory Hidden deep in your heart. A long time ago Your family came apart. Sometimes I wonder if You look at me and see An obstacle to your wishful thoughts An obstacle that should not be. When you daydream about growing up, About becoming a mother and wife, I fear that I’m not welcome To remain a part of your life. Now you know What worries me most about you- I worry about how you feel And who I am in your view. | Is easier said than done. I worry that it bothers you Hearing me talk to my son. I can tell him that I love him, Shower him with kisses and hugs; Little kids are eager to cuddle. When I see you alone my heart tugs- It tugs at me to hug you And squeeze you till you smile, But I can’t remember the last time you wanted my hug. It has been a long while. I hope that’s only because Of how much you have grown. I just know that so much of my love For you has gone unshown. Will you forgive me For not being brave? For not showing as much affection As I know all children crave? You are my child, Even though I’m not your mother. And I love you as sincerely As I love your brother. I have never hoped To take your mother’s place. God has brought you as my stepdaughter In His sovereign grace. I would love for us to be friends, But it’s not my first priority. I’m responsible to teach you, Parents are a child’s authority. So whether you understand, I may never know. I pray we will learn And together we can grow. I wrote this poem just for you; I mean every single word I have said. Whatever happens in either of our lives, Remember what you have just read. Age 25 |
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22 Comments
Lauren
2/10/2015 05:27:54 am
This is beautiful and says everything I've wanted to say and didn't know how to my own stepdaughter. Thank you for sharing.
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2/10/2015 10:19:12 pm
You are very welcome. It is a heart's cry I am sure many step parents can relate to. Let's pray the step children realize (even if in hindsight) our love for them was never forced or fake.
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Stacey
4/17/2015 04:15:29 pm
Thank you so much for sharing this poem. It is exactly what I have been trying and wanting to say to my step daughter. I see her as my own and I try so hard to connect with her but it seems like no matter how hard I try there is still so much tension between us. Thank you so much. I am so going to share this poem with her. I hope and pray that this will open a door to a better relationship with her.
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4/18/2015 12:21:19 pm
Thank you for taking the time to comment, it is encouraging to me as a step-mom to know other step-moms CAN relate to me. I recently reviewed a book called, "But I'm Not a Wicked Stepmom" by Kathi Lipp and Carol Boley. I will be recommending it to step-moms for years to come. It's a treasure, an encouragement, and a comfort. It's one of few books I won't hesitate to pay full price for and order brand new. http://whatwordscannotexpress.weebly.com/blog/but-im-not-a-wicked-step-mother-book-review
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6/5/2016 08:51:44 am
I WISH I CAN SHARE THIS BEAUTIFUL POEM WITH MY STEPDAUGHTER ROSA RAMOS CRESPO, THIS IS EXACTLY HOW I FEEL, SUCH A BEAUTIFUL POEM
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6/14/2016 07:57:46 pm
I'm glad you enjoyed and can relate to the poem. Being a step-parent is very challenging AND rewarding. I hope your stepdaughter realizes how much you love her.
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Cass
8/11/2016 06:29:23 am
I needed this today! Thank you for sharing
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Cema
8/20/2016 03:05:49 pm
This poem was almost verbatim my love for both; but specifically my older step daughter Ally. She is only 10 but dances circles around everyone in everything she does, even 12+ Y.O. I love her more then I think she realizes and I can't explain it enough to feel confident she knows it's pure, unconditional love.
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8/28/2016 07:29:09 pm
I wrote this when my step-daughter was 12. If you find you need someone to talk to about the step-parenting business, but you realize that you're often misunderstood or non-step-parents just don't "get it," I would highly recommend the book "But I'm Not a Wicked Stepmother" by Kathi Lipp and Carol Boley. They put things into words I hadn't realized I had felt and experienced until I saw it on the page and went... "Yah! That! It's JUST like THAT sometimes." It's a very encouraging book that takes an honest look at being a stepmom.
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Michael Robinsmitj
3/30/2017 09:50:46 pm
Everything I wish I could say to both of my stepdaughters. Age 13 and 15. Thank you for sharing
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4/1/2017 10:17:02 pm
My pleasure to share it. Step-parenting is a difficult road that is traveled with love and devotion.
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Courtney
6/13/2017 03:10:41 pm
I wish I could say this to my stepdaughter. I've made mistakes in the past and I'm sure I'll make more but I never want my mistakes to hurt my stepdaughter. Her mother is a blessed woman to have such an amazing and beautiful daughter. I know my stepdaughter has one mother and all I can ever be is a friend who just wants to love and help her succeed in life.
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noraz
7/23/2017 11:15:13 pm
thanks for sharing. allow me to share this to my stepdaughters too. I have two daughters n 1 stepson.. :((
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8/9/2017 03:48:44 pm
I am glad to see others can relate to how I have felt being a stepmother. Feel free to share a link of this poem or print it out and give it to your stepdaughters. Many times we assume kids know how we feel as adults, but this is not always the case. It is good to reassure them of our love and the fact that we are humans. Regular people with emotions.
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Donna
8/25/2017 06:37:48 pm
Thanks for sharing, allow me to share this poem for my stepdaughter.
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Lerato
1/7/2018 09:42:50 am
Thank u so much for sharing those words to us.Ive been through hell all these years.But what I like I've neva changed.Am a that brave mom to her.Thanks so much.I wil share this poem with her.
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Erika
12/21/2022 10:05:45 am
I could barely get through before the tears started. This is everything I’ve wanted to say and didn’t know how. Thank you so much for sharing.
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3/16/2023 04:06:59 pm
You're all so very welcome. Emotions can be hard to articulate, and very challenging to share. You aren't alone!
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