In My Father's Eyes

In my father's shoes...
Am i truly the gift from God
like you always say i am
Am i the one you say will
make you proud
Am i the one you say will
never disappoint you
Am i the one you say will
never do anything without
your approval....
I am the daughter you love
the one you have great
expectations for.

So if i bend your rules just a bit
will i still be that gift from God?
If i made a mistake that make you
unhappy will you still say
i make you proud?
If i stood up to follow my own
hopes and dreams
will I dishonor you father?

I have always followed your
path and the views you had
for my life..
I lived everyday with your voice
in the back of my head
because i knew i had to make you proud.
Afraid to be a disappointment in your eyes.

Should i be afraid now to walk in my
own shoes.
Should i be afraid to stand up to you
and tell you i need to live my own life
Should i stay quiet and be afraid my
whole life.
I know one day i have to face you.

Not that i am ungrateful of your love,
support and trust
but i have just realized that i have
to live my own life.
I have to make my mistake
and not be afraid of being a
disappointment.

I beg of you not to punish me
but only to love and cherish me.
Give me the benefit of the doubt
and let me live my live.
I promise i will follow your footstep
and be great at everything i do..
and like you father...i will succeed!!