But you didn't

By Melinda Kane

Remember how I cheered like crazy at your first little league game even when you struck out four times?
I thought you'd tell me not to come anymore...
But you didn't.

Remember when I made you take your sister to her first dance?
I thought you'd hate me forever for that...
But you didn't.

Remember when you were too old to kiss goodnight anymore, but I walked into your room one night and tried anyway.
I thought you'd push me away...
But you didn't.

There were so many things I wanted to thank you for when you came home...
But you didn't.