I am Proud of You

Love is

Waking up to:

“hi mommy, hi daddy”

The sweetest tune to my ears

Ever since music itself has drifted away

The way she turns her head to look at us with

Admiration

I want to be her star

I want to shine so bright that all else is hidden in the shadows

I want to take away every bruised knees

And tear filled eyes as I comb out her hair

Her antennas to the universe

But then I remember

We should all go through our struggles

 

Love is

Taking the time to listen

Provide gentle hugs mixed with rough and tumble

My little explorer

Curious about the arts

Ready to dance at any drop of music

Her beat is everything, all her own

I want to be her star

I want to shine so bright that all else is hidden in the shadows

I want to take away every bruised knees

And tear filled eyes as I comb out her hair

Her antennas to the universe

But then I remember

We should all go through our struggles

 

Love is

Understanding that in order to grow

We have to go through challenges

If that means to let her fall and get bruised knees

I’ll be there for her when she gets back up

Wipe away those tears and hold her close

Whispering

“I am proud of you”

“I am proud of you”

“I am proud of you”