When you were born it was an instant love affair <br />I rocked you, swaddled you, sang to you, <br />Read to you and walked you round and round <br />We played and learned together. <br /> <br />I held your little hands from your first steps <br />To the back of the bicycle seat on your first ride <br />Doctored up scraped knees and bruised egos <br />Played the Tooth fairy, Easter Bunny and Santa Claus <br /> <br />When life took you through a challenge <br />I held you in my arms as you cried <br />We wiped the tears and stood up tall <br />Ready to face the world again <br /> <br />Late one night when I was awakened by the sounds <br />Of giggles coming from the adjacent room <br />I could've be upset that you had woken me <br />But the sound of your laughter made me smile <br /> <br />You were so late coming home one night <br />I cried at the thought of something happening to you <br />I was so angry that you hadn’t called <br />But upon seeing your beautiful face, all I could be was grateful <br /> <br />Now you’re ready to spread your wings <br />All of our trials and tribulations are ancient history <br />Go now my love into the world <br />Make your mark and shine your light <br /> <br />You have been the source of my greatest joy <br />From your baby coos to your big girl shoes <br />Always remember who you are <br />You have always been my brightest star<br /><br />Rose Falcone<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/to-my-daughter-as-she-graduates-from-high-school/
