Monday, July 1, 2013

All on your own...

If only I could find some way
To wipe all the hurt away

If only I could find some way
To keep you close, to keep you safe
To keep you happy,

If only I could do all that and still
Let you grow
Into that wonderful person
That I know you will be some day

If I could find some way
To ensure that you
Become that person
Without going through life’s pains

If only I could find some way
That had no challenges
That was filled with laughter and joy.

If only I could find that path.

But the truth is,
I cannot find that which does not exist.

The truth is
That no matter how much I wish otherwise,
You will have to go through life’s trails
All on your own

The truth is
That I must ensure that you can
Surge high and reach the heights
That I know you will
All on your own

The truth is
Even though it breaks my heart
I must make you walk this difficult path
So that some day
You will know the way
All on your own