You stand out
amongst the crowd
leaving childhood behind
to venture into the future
seeking the freedom of new
worlds.
As I remember all the
years-
Holding your hand
as we walked together
down the hall to your first
day of kindergarten, reluctantly
I let you go.
Visiting you at lunch
lonely for each other,
looking forward to Halloween
shedding formality for memories.
SPARC
Park-
learning to swim,
always wanting to venture further-
reluctantly, I let you go.
Hearing you sing
to KT Tunstall
on the way to school
the beauty of your voice
filling me.
Fifth Grade Graduation-
as we blew bubbles
saying goodbye as you rode off
to another new beginning.
Seeing you grow
on stage, a favorite place
from “Character Matters”
to “The Tempest”.
The magic of you
lingers , all the things which
made up a life I will always treasure-
From Build a Bear, Webkins, Peter Rabbit
Polly Pocket to discovering the Beatles,
renewing my love for them.
Lana Del Rey lulling us into
far off places as we eagerly
anticipated seeing your sisters .
You have given me more than I
could ever have hoped for, filled
my days with wonder and beauty.
On this day, when you say goodbye
to childhood, reluctantly I let you go
hoping you will always find solace
in the memories as I do.
