The Father's Lament

You were early, because your mother is late
You came because your mother had to go
I'm sorry for your loneliness, sorry for your fate
I'm sorry that alone is the only thing you'll know

I don't know how to care for you
I don't know how to father
I don't know how we will make do
With all we have to weather

I will try my best for you and for her
I will provide the best way I know how
I will try my best, but I'll fail, I'm sure
I will make a future for you, starting right now