To The Child In My Heart

I'm sorry you had to grow up so quickly
That you had to feel so much pain
Sorry your life was taken away
That so many days were full of rain

I'm sorry you felt so much woe
That you didn't get a chance to play
Sorry you were hurt countless times
That for other's mistakes you had to pay

I'm sorry you were locked away so long
That I had to keep you inside a cage
Please understand it was to protect you
To keep you safe from hurtful rage

Only now things are different
For once I'm doing it my own way
Moving away from all the haters
Finally, it is your turn to play