My Little Girl

I saw you born fragile and small
Held in my arms I treasured it all
Your first sweet smile lit up my days
As if the world had ceased its ways

Shaky steps eyes full of wonder
Hugs that broke the gray asunder
Tantrums came yes that's true
But one glance made all feel new

Wherever you went people paused in gentle awe
With wonder painted on every face
I watched your mother silent by my side
Thinking what gift has love supplied

Amid open books and questions wide
You chased each truth with curious stride
Your gaze was fixed on roads unknown
And longed to roam beyond our home

You shone in school eager and bright
You mastered each lesson with all your might
But math loomed large too tough to bear
So you sought my guidance and care

You were so small now you're a shining star
Brighter than ever you've come so far
When I look I still see you
My little girl running to me
You've taken flight yet you live in my core
My joy my little love forevermore
Though the world may pull you far from view
Just lift your hand and I'll be there for you

I watched you grow in silent grace
Finding new words in every place
Childhood games then slipped away
Books stayed close throughout your day

You walked proud in garments new
Leaving endless days from view
I watched in silence heart a sigh
Soon you'd spread your wings and fly

Then love knocked softly tender and slow
When you went out my heart sank low
Each evening brought its weight of pain
Till you returned and joy came again

Each of your glances carried a message
I kept it inside with all my courage
When silence began to scream in the air
Your mother held my heart within her care

You were so small now you're a shining star
Brighter than ever you've come so far
When I look I still see you
My little girl running to me
You've taken flight yet you live in my core
My joy my little love forevermore
Though the world may pull you far from view
Just lift your hand and I'll be there for you

I see you dressed in white and light
A spark of joy and hint of fright
I walk beside you steps unsure
My heart breaks yet I endure
I'd hold you close take you far away
Yet I smile as I release your hand
When I see him now I know it's true
You're his bride and he's got you

I'll age in peace as years unwind
Knowing you've found a love so kind
No hand to hold yet I'm here each day
Beside you still in every way
Deep within you'll remain the same
Your voice your smile your cherished name
My little girl even when you're grown
A woman a mother in places unknown

You were so small now you're a shining star
Brighter than ever you've come so far
When I look I still see you
My little girl running to me
You've taken flight yet you live in my core
My joy my little love forevermore
Though the world may pull you far from view
Just lift your hand and I'll be there for you