“Don’t let go!” I squeal real loud
The pink streamers fly with the wind
I feel wonderful and free
Until I glance behind me and see that
My father is no longer holding onto me

The fear of falling consumes me
Until I hear those two words: “keep going!”
He yells with a smile as wide as the sky
I take a deep breath and look ahead
While listening to the words that he said

The wind is brushing against my face
And I’m riding so fast that I don’t leave a trace
But suddenly, my wheels skid as they glide against the frosty ice

I try to yell
I try to scream
But I can’t seem to wake up from this dream
But then I do.

You never thought the day would come
But here it is.
There’s no where to turn and run
But you know this next chapter of your life will be fun

The beads of salty sweat trickle down my tan-colored face
My heart is thumping faster than a runner during a race
I glance out the window as rays of sun
Shine through my welcoming white window

Today is the day when I pack up my things
And say goodbye to everything that means
So much more to me than I realize

The scent of savory pancakes wafts through the air
And the rays of the sun produce a bright glare
I know this is a moment that can be considered rare
After all, you only experience it once in a lifetime.

Suddenly, I hear a knock as my mom glides into my bright-colored room
It takes everything in me to resist the urge to cry
After all it’s only a goodbye

I look at her for quite awhile
And soon we both begin to smile
Because this is just one more step
In the journey we call Life

And the end is still far away
Hidden among the smiles and laughs
Hidden among the love that lasts