I,ve made mistakes in the past. More than a few,

But the lessons I learned I pass down to you.

I’ve hurt, and I’ve cried, I’ve got a number of regrets,

I’ve acquired enemies, hurt family, and mounted up debts.

I’ve cheated and lied but I learned from it all,

I’ve been forgiven and learned that to learn you must fall.

I look at you now and I hope for so much,

I want love, faith and luck in all that you touch.

I want you to learn from the mistakes that I made,

I want you to grow from the foundations we laid.

I’ve made mistakes in the past, more than a few,

But please do as I say now, not as I do.