LITTLE GIRLS TO WOMEN

LITTLE GIRLS TO WOMEN

I’ve watched you play beside the sea,

Splash in the water and play in the sand,

I’ve watched you grow from girl to woman,

And I have held your hand.

I have seen you run, jump and skip

And play upon the sand.

I have watched you splash the water

With the wind blowing your hair,

I hear your laughter and it brings to mind

How very much I care.

Now when you walk beside the sea

It is another hand you hold.

I hear your laughter once again

Bringing warmth to days of cold.

I gave you roots to anchor you

And wings for you to fly,

I rejoice and wish you happiness

But sometimes sit and sigh.

I know that you still need me

But in different ways for sure

I see you take responsibility

And I couldn’t love you more.

I see you walking different paths

With steps that are strong and sure

My life is very different

From what it was before.

I see the tender smiles you give

To the ones who hold your hand

I hear your laughter ringing

It is, as it was planned.

I see you walk together

And watch your warm embrace

I see the love light dancing

On your sweet and lovely face.

© Linda J. Vaughan

17th. February 2012