My Shoes

Come to me my dearest child

And let me gaze into your eyes

My how they shine this brilliant light

Of hope

Of innocence

Of love

My eyes must have shone like that once

How could any mother not notice?

I was so scared when you came into my life

I didn't want to put you through all the pain I've lived through

The obligation

The guilt

But you were born, baby girl, with your own shoes

To walk your own path

And you will

And you'll never tread my path

I will never let you

walk in my shoes

Author's Note

22 January 2011. To my daughter.

Reviews

[GamingGal]

Pros: Though I am no mother and have no desire to be one, I feel this motherly bond you have with your daughter through this poem. I can understand where your coming from saying you want her to make her own path and not follow in your footsteps. And I think every parent wants that to an extent. I also like your layout of this. It gives the poem an eye-catching beauty.

Cons: Nothing.

Overall: I like this and think every parent should read it. Very good.