I always tried to protect you
I always tried to be strong
Every day was something new
And I tried to do no wrong

I love you two with all my heart
Even though times get rough
I knew one day we'd grow apart
And losing you two would be tough

I raised you both since babies on
And I never will regret it
Mom and Dad it seemed were always gone
Bother me why should I let it?

Through nightmares and terrors and our crazy life
Nothing would stop me from sheltering you
No matter the heartache or constant strife
I wanted to absorb the bad for you two

Every time you came home with tears
Because someone had broken your heart
I tried to fix the pain and fears
But I honestly didn't know where to start

See, unfortunately I was a child too
Forced to grow up way too fast
I did my best to help you through
Our dark and painful past

A childhood riddled with struggle and pain
I don't even know where to start
I hope only happy memories remain
Even though tough times had torn us apart

Pressure to be the responsible one
Created a lifetime of stress
I tried to make sure everything was done
To keep you two from turning out a mess

What could a 12 year old really do
When my sisters were hurt or bled
Where the hell were my parents too
When I tucked the girls into bed

Why was it so hard to love us
One was always drunk, the other always gone
We weren't the burden they thought us
I did my best to prove them wrong

My sisters grew up in my footsteps
So I guess I have myself to blame
For the lifestyles they have kept
And all the times they went insane

I just want you two to know
I love you both so dearly
Even though I don't let it show
I hope this states it clearly

I'm sorry for all the mistakes I made
As a child I did my best
To keep you safe and happy each day
A little luck helped with the rest

You're both grown now and miles away
And now we aren't so tight
But all this time I've wanted to say
That you two will always be my life