I Will Listen & Protect You, My Child!

I listen to you when you cry,

I even listen when you lie.

You think that I don't care,

So these words with you I share.

I have always listened and heard,

Each and every single word.

I might not respond like you think I should,

Or exactly like you thought I would.

Sometimes you will never know,

The action that I show.

When your words are said to me,

It is the pain you speak I see.

So when you think I do nothing,

Know I have done something.

I just don't want you to see,

How much it also hurts me!

I take time to react, think and do-

And take care of those that hurt you.

You aren't meant to see how I get it done,

You are only meant to know that we won!

You are a part of me my child,

And although you may seem wild....

I will always protect you, love you, and want you.

Yes I care, yes I want to help, so I do!

I am your parent- thats what my job is!