A prisoner in my own home <br />No freedom <br />No say <br />No chance to do it my own way <br />I need to spread my wings and fly <br />But need for you to step aside <br />For me to be independent and strong <br />I need for you not to hold on <br /> <br />I understand it’s hard to let go <br />But I’ll always be your little girl <br />That everybody knows <br />But it’s now that time <br />Let me try out my wings <br />See if your lessons keep me high <br />Keep me up in the clouds <br />And hope I make you proud<br /><br />Chanel Jackson<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/letting-go-36/