Melissa

I remember our talks when the house was asleep

Gentle strokes on your forehead when the night was deep

At fourteen, you took your best friend's baby in

I knew your heart was as big as the world back then

But we don't have enough memories, and I live with the pain

I'm sorry I didn't give you the life you should have claimed

Melissa, you're the woman that I never knew how to be

You became the mother that you always needed from me

Through all the pain and the hardships and bumps in the road

You made a house a home, you carried the load

For your two beautiful daughters, you reached for the stars

I love you to the moon, I'm just sorry for the scars

When your relationship went bad, you were hurting all alone

You had to build a brand new life entirely on your own

I wasn't there to dry your tears or hold you through the night

It's a guilt and a shame that haunts me, I wish I could make it right

But you stood up so strong for my grandbabies and you

One hell of a woman and mom, so beautiful and true

Melissa, you're the woman that I never knew how to be

You became the mother that you always needed from me

Through all the pain and the hardships and bumps in the road

You made a house a home, you carried the load

For your two beautiful daughters, you reached for the stars

I love you to the moon, I'm just sorry for the scars

I hope one day you'll find it in your heart to forgive

It's a heavy regret I'll carry as long as I live

Please tell me I'm not too late to look you in the eye

To tell you what you're really worth, and apologize

You're the mom of every day, every month, and the year

I just wish I had been there to wipe away your tears

Melissa, you're the woman that I never knew how to be

You became the mother that you always needed from me

Through all of the sorrow and the bumps in the road

You made a house a home, you carried the load

For your two beautiful daughters, you reached for the stars

I love you to the moon, baby girl, you're perfect as you are