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So Unprepared

Here you are on the verge Of your very first road trip All grown up Ready to set the world on fire So much excitement Running through your veins Ready to discover a whole new world Even when it rains There’s no need to wish you luck Look at the person you’ve become There’s no doubt You’re ready to leave home Make the world your own Look at me with so much pride So much evidence in who you are That I’ve raised you well How you became who you are Living with a fool like me Only proves There is a God There’s no doubt that you’re prepared To face whatever life throws your way As I’m left standing here Savoring one last kiss and hug Watching you drive away I suddenly realize In my haste to prepare you well There’s one thing I forgot One thing I left so unprepared That has no idea what to do Watching as you drive off To a brand new life… Me

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010




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Date: 5/20/2010 5:08:00 PM
Thanks Andrea :)
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Date: 5/20/2010 4:52:00 PM
GREAT topic, the kid leaves home. Very nice, Mike!
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Date: 5/20/2010 1:09:00 PM
Thanks Carolyn :) Parents often prepare children to leave the roost but forget to prepare themselves LOL, it's very strange when they leave and you discover this :)
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Date: 5/20/2010 6:52:00 AM
Watching them leave the nest must be difficult, Mike. I remember my first road trip with a group of friends from NJ to Cape Codd. We felt sooo grown up, even though we were still teens. You capture the spirit of adventure that can be found in this special moment when we cut the cord and hit the road. Love, Carolyn
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