i grew you
through deep desire
from belly to breast
cherishing your fragility
you clung to me
while i kissed your tears
embraced your misgivings
with my unending love
you taught me
to dream in the daytime,
play without purpose,
marvel at ordinary things
now you are
walking with true intent,
speaking your opinion
no longer in need to reassure
yet i remain
always ready to soften
any stumble or fall,
to kiss your tears once again
3.24.17
