A Daughters Absolution
You never said goodbye,
because you never knew you left.
I’ve always said it’s okay.
It's okay I haven't seen you
for the last twenty-seven birthdays.
It's okay I never got to share
my first womanhood moment with you.
It's okay I had to figure out
how to pick my first bra.
It's okay you weren’t
at my high school
or college graduation.
It's okay that you never
met my boyfriend
turned fiance,
now husband.
It’s okay that I never got to show you
my first house
that we spent our life savings
to purchase.
And if you don't see
our next adventure.
It's okay
because I forgive you.
I know you couldn't help it
and you’ll continue to love me.
because
I remember you as you were
before your diagnosis—
and It’s okay.
Those memories
will never disappear
from my life
as you have
and that's how I know
It will be okay.