Life changes

When I wanted to crawl, I did so,

when I wanted to walk, I did so,

When I was ready to talk, I did so.

When I was ready to run, I did so

I had to fight to show my independence

I had to fight to show that I can.

I had to fight to move out

I had to fight to show them that I can stand

I created a being that took their first breath

I created a life and that scared me to death

I created a person who’ll fight for every day

I created someone who will say goodbye to me today

I was never scared to grow old

I was never scared to stand up for who could not stand up for themselves

I was never scared to be bold and do

Now I’m scared that I will never be able to hold on to you

That little face, those little hands. Those little feet.

Now that stands on their own and waiting to fly.

Free

I am proud because that used to be me

Life continues on and I know this to be true.

My heart is going to break.

I understand what it means to be you.