Growing Up

First Cry
First smile
you'd never think
its only for awhile

first crawl
first time to sit
you couldn't imagine
its gone in a split

first step
first word
now you know
they will be heard

first class
first grade
your worried of
the choices that'll be made

Wanting only their best
so afraid of them leaving the nest

Have we installed enough wisdom
and strength
to know they'll make it
through the gate

the harsh world pounding down
is this enough for them to
make it through each round

joyful tears
remembering the years

laughter, joy
baby smells
special toys

snuggle time
wrestling matches
special kisses
special glances

Moments of realizing
this time is near
striking down instant fear

Did i do my job the best
will it help them with
life's biggest test

i know they can do it
all will see
no matter what
they will always have me

By: Sarah Wood written on 01/15/2005