Letting Go

The day you were born, I had such a glow, counting all those fingers and toes, I did not want to let you go.
The first time I looked into those eyes so beautiful and bright, I did not want to let you go that night.
The first time you smiled, oh what a glee, how happy I am and will always be!
I knew that smile, was meant just for me.
That first tooth broke through and I still have the scar, you bit my finger so hard, I laid you down to take care of it, but did not want to let you go.
And those first steps, so wobbley and unsure, you came right to me, and I hugged you close,
I did not want to let you go.
A few years later and your first day of school, and I watched
you go anxiously on that bus to go learn the golden rule, and as you sat in your seat and waived goodbye to me, I felt the tears go down my cheek, I did not want to let you go.
More years go by and puppy love strikes, you bring home that boy who for your sake I pretended to like. I let you go on that date that night, with a fair warning, Don't Be Late!!!!! And away you go, leaving me with such a fright, I MOST CERTAINLY DID NOW WANT TO LET YOU GO THAT NIGHT!
Then came the Prom you looked so beautiful with you hair that way an wearing that gown, you looked so grown up! The tears really flowed that night! And I really didn't want to let you go but I did.
Now its Graduation, and when they called your name, I stood up and cheered like I was insane! God I am so proud of you and I really don't want to let go, yet let go I do. So spread those oh so beautiful wings, and fly the flight of life, But if sorrow ever comes you know you can come home to these arms that will hold you tight, and know forever my heart will not let you go!