Emily Scott
I will not make you a promise
That you will not feel blue
Or shake with loss or cold
Or always know what's true.
I won't tell you it's easy
That it'll always be okay
And I cannot promise comfort
On every waking day.
No promises you'll ever know
You've totally fit in
Or there'll be friend right by your side
For every time you win.
I won't promise you a story
Of conquering your fears
Or gilded rays of glory
No loneliness, no tears.
I can't swear to your safety
Or even your success,
Can't guarantee that when you spin,
The sun's rays will catch your dress.
But I will promise you my friendship
My presence by your side
And that I'll always want you with me
Wherever I may hide.
I promise I will love you
Through all mistakes you make
I'd trust you with my starshine
Give you all you want to take.
You're like my little sister,
Though I've known you for less time,
I love you more than galaxies,
And everything that's mine.
Through thick and thin I'll back you
Even through the darkest night
And I'll always do the best I can
To lead you to eternal light.
And when you've grown up strong enough
To save your fire from life's tide,
To take up siblings of your own,
All I'll feel is pride.
When you're independent,
When you can stand all by yourself,
I'll still be here waiting,
Like an old book on your shelf.
And when you have your bad days
Where you still need a crutch
I'm always here to listen
To share kind words and touch.
So come on little sister,
Let's walk along your way,
And know my promises will hold
Until my dying day.