nine.
someone told me
today
that the ultimate goal
of a parent is
obsolescence.
for your child to become
independent, self sufficient
and no longer rely
on the parent.
i know that there is
a side of you
that can navigate this world
gracefully, picking up
all the pieces as you go
and putting them in place
to create your own
beautiful mosaic.
and there is another side
that will still seek me out
for guidance, reassurance
friendship.
you will look for me
in your times of vulnerability
in those times where your strength
is tested, broken even.
in those times all is dark.
and there i will be
always
right in the middle.
today
that the ultimate goal
of a parent is
obsolescence.
for your child to become
independent, self sufficient
and no longer rely
on the parent.
i know that there is
a side of you
that can navigate this world
gracefully, picking up
all the pieces as you go
and putting them in place
to create your own
beautiful mosaic.
and there is another side
that will still seek me out
for guidance, reassurance
friendship.
you will look for me
in your times of vulnerability
in those times where your strength
is tested, broken even.
in those times all is dark.
and there i will be
always
right in the middle.
