My Daughter Take 2

When I reread what I had written

Dear daughter, I wish, my tongue I had bitten.

For no mother should ever say such things,

This world may be bad but I am a fixer of such things.

So go out, my dear, reach for the stars

I’ll see that on your freedom there are no bars.

And if in the process you scrape your knees

I’ll be there to kiss it better, you see.

Go out and stay as late as you want

You have same rights that to your brother I grant.

Wear what you wish, I won’t object

For even covered head to toe, to lecherous stares you are subject.

I know how harrowing it can be

When they treat you like an object to touch and feel,

But always remember my words wrought in steel.

They can touch your body and inflict pain untold

They can never wreak your spirit or defile your soul.

This body is of no consequence, keep your spirit intact

You are a born winner and that is a fact.
Discover, explore, invent and innovate

Just one life and so much to taste
Failure or success, whatever you meet

Your goal is to march to your own beat.

Go my precious one, have a heartbreak or two

For what breaks us, makes us stronger too.

And when it becomes too much to bear

To embrace you in a hug, I am always there.

Never we as parents will an impediment be

Go tilt at as many windmills that you can see.
Falling, getting up, dusting your clothes

And starting all over again

Go save the world and I’ll never say never again.
We all have but one life, make the most of it

This world is bad no doubt, go seek the best in it.
Keep your soul intact, always full of love and compassion

Never bite your tongue, your feelings must always find expression.

There are good people, sweetheart, all around you

Seek their company and they will let you be you.

And when you touch the pinnacle of your life

Your mom will be cheering, raising a toast to your life.

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