Growing Away

The spark that lights your eyes
So blue and sharp and bright
From deep within your little soul
It speaks of daddy's love

But I cringe at the violence

That will be done to your heart.

When your friend shuns you,

Or the careless boy makes fun.

The innocent eyes

Will grow older

And time will whither the vine

But wisdom will be born.

I will do my best to guide you

To cheer you from the bleachers

To hold you when you're hurting

And help you find your gifts.

But now you are just walking

Exploring the world in wonderment

Sinking deep into my arms

You look to me for comfort.

You come to me, across the room,

To fell secure and safe

To drop the fear and settle in

Without the distance between us

How I wish it should always be

But I know you must too soon 

Grow strong and wise and passionate too,

And grow away from me.