As You Grow Up Poem by Danny Speicher

Kites and video games and that sweet smile
Is what I take with me every day
Tag and haystack mazes and that laughter
It is what my mind drifts to when I pray

Watching for shooting stars that never came
The Easter egg hunts and Christmas Eve toys
And how you buried yourself in my arms
Shielding yourself from the fireworks' noise

I knew you'd grow up someday and you are
I knew you'd need me less during those days
Don't worry, though; I know you still love me
And I love you, too, for now and always

As you grow up, sometimes life becomes hard
You should know I vowed a long time ago
To support you anyway that I could
If you ever needed someplace to go

So, though I know you don't need me right now
I pray you will find His purpose and plan
And find satisfaction in all you do
I'll be here waiting with a helping hand

((April 15th,2019)