A Daddy's Prayer
Today you learned how to tie
your shoes all by yourself.
It’s one more day that I’m
so proud of you.
I’m counting the reasons
why you still might need my help
with a million other things
you’ll want to do.
Ayva don’t grow up so fast.
What little time we have
your mamma’s trying to make it last.
Well, today you’re only three;
then tomorrow you’re eighteen
Ayva don’t grow up so fast.
I like it when you hold my hand
when we’re crossing the street.
It’s one more thing maw-maw
taught you to do.
The way that your eyes light up
when tickling grandpa’s feet—
like the shooting stars
are all named after you.
Ayva don’t grow up so fast.
What little time we have
your mamma’s trying to make it last.
Well, today you’re only three;
then tomorrow you’re eighteen
Ayva don’t grow up so fast.
And when you find out
there’s a world wide open
you’ll say it’s time to make it
on your own.
That’s when your heart
should lead the way!
Oh, try to remember
as you’re falling fast asleep
your mom and dad are always
here for you.
We’re counting the reasons
why we both been trying to keep
you from stepping out
and growing up too soon.
Ayva don’t grow up so fast.
What little time we have
your mamma’s trying to make it last.
Well, today you’re only three;
then tomorrow you’re eighteen
Ayva don’t grow up so fast.
No, Ayva don’t grow up
so fast…
Copyright © Mateus Corvinus | Year Posted 2019
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