Children are an extension of you
But you do not control whether they spiral left, right, or continue straight ahead
Life will try to curl them back up
Unfurl, unfurl
Let them adapt and sway
Too stiff and they get blown away
A strong core with immeasurable pride
Occasional upkeep and untangling required
Getting hung up is part of the race
Do as nature knows
Do not always make haste
Winds do not always blow
Giving rest to our nose
Strong fabrics woven together
Allows life’s difficulties to bounce off during any weather
It may hurt and it may sting
But patchwork makes us more colorfully and tougher together
I salute you because of what you represent
May I always have the wisdom and foresight to never forget
Life’s lies and deceit I carry with me
May I share the lessons with you
Leaving behind the scars already suffered
Hoping you don’t get weight down, waiving higher and higher
Clearing the path for others
To sway whichever way their little hearts desire
Excerpt from “West of Western.” You can find the full paperback and kindle version at Amazon