You never say sorry to a child.
You're not in charge if you show you care.
Life is a hard and bitter place.
Home is his chance to learn unfair.

You never say sorry to a child.
The harm is done. You're in the wrong,
But stay the boss, keep in control.
Teach him your way of being strong.

You never say sorry to a child.
We all make mistakes again and again.
And soon he'll learn how not to cry.
(And that's the way to deal with pain.)

You never say sorry to a child.
The years whisk by, and later on
You'll find you're speaking to a man
Who will not hear. For the child is gone.


Lucy Berry
04.04.05