Letting Go

Their lives begin, that special day Your hardest job, is on the way. Walking and pacing, all night long Knowing that one day, they’ll be strong. Watching them crawl, then walk and run Treasure each moment, share their fun. They grow so fast, enjoy each day For sometime soon, they’ll move away. Years of school, sometimes they will drag We’re filled with pride, we parents brag. Teaching our kids, always be kind Lasting friendships, many will find. Do as I say, not as I do We all have said, our parents too. The truth comes out, don’t cheat or lie Don’t try and skimp, to just get by. Take the right path, we try to guide Sometimes they don’t, we let it slide. Knowing they must, find their own way Life is tough, on track they must stay. Bumps in the road, many will hit We as parents, just have to sit. Learn from mistakes, it takes its’ toll Their independence, that’s our goal. The hardest part, is yet to come When high school years, are said and done. We’ve done our jobs, as best we could We must let go, or so we should. Give them their wings, and let them fly As we sit back, and often cry. Turning the page, is hard to do Wondering if, they listened to you. Reach for the stars, follow your dreams It takes time, forever it seems. Your heart will break, can’t let it show It’s so difficult, letting go.