You grew so tall, my son,
When I wasn’t looking, it seems.
One moment I was tucking you in,
Sparring with you over which of us
Loved the other more.
Then I blinked.
When I looked again, you were wearing
Baggy pants and putting gel in your hair.
You were playing baseball and basketball
And I was driving you to practice.
But I looked over my shoulder to turn the corner
And when I turned back you were taller than I.
You had a beard
And a girlfriend
And graduation was just a little bit away.
I looked down to wrap your graduation gift.
When I looked up, you were married and
Had a baby, my beautiful little granddaughter.
You were holding her so gently
That it made me cry.
And I know that when you tuck her in
You’ll tell her that you love her
More than all the world,
Like you used to tell me.
|
Submission Name: When I Wasn't Looking
