Ten years passed
My daughter is becoming
I watch her grow in awe
As I look up I see her
I see her for who she is
I see her for who she’ll become
And I see her
I see her
I see her do her best
I see her tell the truth
I see her persevere
As my heart swells like a balloon
I love her
More than life itself
More than the universe
As I look up
I sat down today and thought;
it’s time to do this.
I know it will happen as sure as the sun,
and just like that, I’m ready.
My conviction like steel.
My eyes fixed.
I sharpened my wit, and calm my nerves.
I’m sure; I’m confident.
It’s time.
I stop at the crossroad
I look right, then left
I breathe, then pause
I feel a beat
I hear a rhythm
I steady my heart
Then I go
I go
