Twenty-first

I wrote this for my daughter Kel's twenty-first and had it printed and framed.  She is a very special person and I love her dearly.

Kel

When you were small I carried you
As you grew you toddled then walked
Your steps grew surer
Over the years I led
And you ably followed
If the road was hard
I turned and helped you
Now I turn but you are no longer there
I look ahead and you are before me
Your steps are confident
I gaze after you uncertainly
But you pause
You turn and smile
And beckon me on
The road rises up before you
You turn to challenge it

6th September 1994