I wanted to give you something,
Because over the years I feel like I've given you so little.
My gifts never really made you smile or cry,
My achievements made you proud but not ecstatic,
And I always just wanted to give you something.
Something that really meant something.
Something to thank you for letting me understand you,
And for making me,
Because through the growing pains and questionable methods,
And quite literally as well,
You did make me,
And I am very glad it was you, even though people think I shouldn't be.
I wanted to give you something that would tug at your heart
And reach you truly.
I guess I always just wanted to give you something
That mattered.