Parenthood

The day you were born was my euphoric high When everything changed hearing your first cry As hearts synchronized in embrace with a sigh And every breathe of your being became my joy. Eating and sleeping occupied your early days New things I learned with each sound you made Your jittery moves said you wanted to be held Your cooing grew louder each time we played. When you began walking you waddled on toes Your first word uttered was music to my ears When you played soccer your goal was my score Every time you raised the bar, I shed happy tears. When you first learned to bike, I glided in pride When we first argued, I knew you were growing As you became an adult, I lingered alongside When I heard logic, I knew you were thinking. Every year in college your success became mine With every misstep that hurt, I lost my footing Your graduation day was my time in sunshine No matter the anguish, I never stopped rooting. When I saw you venture out with a brilliant start I know you looked back with love and gratitude While I must stay back and let you chart you path I will be cheering when you reach your altitude. October 15, 2017 Placed 2nd: Parenthood Sponsor: Silent One