Balancing Love and Distance

[Intro]
I’m standing here, caught in the middle
Heart torn, trying to keep it simple
But the ties that bind, they’re fraying at the edges
Caught between love and unspoken pledges

[Verse 1]
You call me when it’s convenient, when it suits your plan
Expect me to be everywhere, doing everything I can
But I’m just one person, got a life of my own
Trying to hold it all, trying not to feel alone

[Pre-Chorus]
I’ve got grandkids here, right in my own home
But your distance makes me feel so alone
You moved away, left me to choose
Between the little ones I love and those I’m bound to lose

[Chorus]
Dad’s mom, that’s what I am
Balancing love with a heavy hand
I can’t be everywhere, I need you to see
The sacrifices I make just to keep the peace

[Verse 2]
You think it’s easy, but it’s a constant strain
Trying to keep my heart whole through the pain
You want me to do more, but I’ve only got so much
It’s hard to stand tall when your love is crushed

[Pre-Chorus]
You moved an hour away, left me to decide
Which grandchildren get my time, which ones I deny
It’s not about choice, it’s about what’s fair
But fair is a luxury that’s rarely there

[Chorus]
Dad’s mom, that’s what I am
Balancing love with a heavy hand
I can’t be everywhere, I need you to see
The sacrifices I make just to keep the peace

[Bridge]
If you knew the weight I carry inside
You’d see I’m hurting, I’ve cried
But I stand tall, for love’s the only guide
Trying to keep the love alive

[Outro]
So open your eyes, see what I do
Not for your blame, but because I love you
Dad’s mom, always here, always true
Doing my best for all of you

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