In the Passing Hours of Adolescence
The time when young brains are so impressionable
Scribbling colors, Tracing letters, making friends
The world seemed so big for our tiny hands
But loving support guided us through all odds and ends
The next chapters only grew more difficult
Realizing life is not nearly as fair as we thought
Pressure to navigate the new rough waters
With the new crashing waves, we tried staying afloat
Reality of life poked when daddy’s fingers loosened
Senior year, scholarship essays, college applications
Our futures looked just at hand’s reach
Nervous anticipation letting go of dad’s hand at graduation
Now I realize dependance hasn’t been the worst
Gratitude for the familial love that kept me grounded
The timeless love that will be with me forever
Waiting for the day my heart will love my own child aboundingly