Still Your Daughter

I tried so hard to shine for you

Chasing dreams you never knew

One day I'm precious the next I'm out of view

But through it all my heart stays true

You build me up then break me down

A storm of love that spins me round

But I keep waiting hoping for a sign

That what I am someday will be just fine

I'm still your daughter no matter how you see

Whether you push me away or wrap your arms round me

Your words sometimes wound but my love won't bend

I'll be here for you even to the end

Your shadow lingers in every room

Tenderness fades then anger blooms

I hold the memories both bitter and sweet

A portrait of longing I'll never complete

I dream of mothers gentle and kind

But I was given you no love like yours to find

Through all confusion tears and shame

I never let go always called your name

I'm still your daughter no matter how you see

Whether you push me away or wrap your arms round me

Your words sometimes wound but my love won't bend

I'll be here for you even to the end

If you wonder late at night

Why I linger why I fight

It's because I need your love but I'll survive

Forever your child always alive

I'm still your daughter it's written in my soul

The pieces that hurt you're why I'm whole

Even if love stumbles even if you're gone

I'll carry your spirit keep holding on

So mothers take heed don't let love slip away

Your daughters are loving you every single day