Best of Intentions

I grew up with regret
my parents didn't know what to expect
they thought they knew what was best
god had another plan, another test

So I was never on the right track
never knew what held me back
I always knew there was more
though my parents had something else in store

they housed me, clothed me, fed me good
raised me in a decent neighborhood
they played, prayed, but still delayed
the truth I've come to know today

they missed it
dismissed it
didn't deal with it

my destiny
heavenly
the course god chose for me

I hope it's not to late
I hope they didn't alter fate
controlled my future through prevention
diverted with the best of intention

now that I have my own kids
I see clearly what my parents did
and I know mine will soon see too
best of intentions can still hamper you