QUARANTINE LIFE: FOR MY DAUGHTER

Sometimes I feel the child I've raised

Is leaving me behind

It seems that she's exceeded me

In strength, and heart, and mind

So focused and determined

Aggressively does she

Move through life with purpose

Boldly taking on each deed

Sometimes I feel just like a tot

Crying, "Wait for me!"

"Wait! Let me catch up with you!

Let me go with you, please!"

And then I remember the prayer

I prayed once, as she slept

Everything she is today

Reflects a promise kept

God has so endowed her

With all I could hope for

She's everything I dreamed she'd be

His child, and so much more

I asked him to protect her

And cover her with grace

I asked him to surround her

And guide each day she faced

I asked him to please keep her

Speak always in each ear

Carefully map her every step

Remove all doubt and fear

And He has done just as I asked

So why am I surprised?

When I look at my dear child

I see God in her eyes

vrw