The Hard Part

Sitting here Typing away I’m brought back To the days, Ones long ago When I brought you Into this world, Nineteen hours Of labor, Emergency surgery, Exhaustion beyond Anything I’ve Ever experienced Though… It all disappeared The moment I held you Striking blue eyes, A gorgeous smile Showing a set Of dimples, which Lit up Your face, and Made my day Those same feelings Took hold, The second I realized You’ve changed Drastically, from My young boy, to A young man An adult, Ready to Spread his wings And take flight, Soaring into The world, Eighteen years of Love, laughter, and Guidance Has proven Your determination, And inquisitive nature Will assist you In life, This world Is challenging, But, deep inside, I know You’ll prevail Letting you go Is possibly one Of the hardest things I ever had to do, but Just know, No matter what Obstacles you face I’m here, Putting pen to page, Rooting for you, and For your future My son, Understand, You and your sister, Hold a special place, In my heart, Fills me to the core, Brightens my day, and Never goes away Because I LOVE YOU