I Said Good-Bye To Dad Today

< I walked proudly holding my daddy’s big hand. Little steps hurrying to keep up with his confident steps. I said good-bye today. Stiff, defiant shoulders squared against dad’s authority. I’m almost an adult my every step announced. I’m ready to be out on my own. I said good-by today. My shoulders sag and groan beneath the weight of responsibility. Dad’s voice just a phone call away. His laughter lifts the weight so I can laugh one more time. I said a final good-by to my daddy today.>