She says, walk with grace

She says -
walk with grace
love with humility
pray with confidence

I say -
show me your footsteps
since I was born from your eyes
and I'm still learning how to pray

She says -
I donated my twinkling eyes
and my sweet disposition to you
my darling girl, I'll teach you how to pray

I say -
there's not enough time
for me to learn the language
of your heart, worthiest of women

She says -
my love is your first and
only language, baby girl
I'm only ever proud of the woman you've become

I say -
carry me far and teach me to fly
the stitches that hold my strength together
were made by women whose hands built my world

She says -
flying begins with a step
and loving begins with a question
so never stop asking, and you'll always soar

I say -
when you go, I shall miss you

She says -
where can I go that you won't be able to follow?

I say -
take my kisses with you
so that I may miss you when I feel their absence

She says -
remember that I carry your kisses in my heart
but I live in the twinkle of your eye

I say -
then I must learn to never blink

She says -
you were born with open eyes

I say -
I love you
I do not deserve you

She says -
I love you, my little blade of grass
don't ever forget to
walk with grace
love with humility
and pray with confidence

9/4/17