Parents

Once a child
laughing happily
chatting merrily
basking in the love and security of her parents.

Once a child
skittish, playful
chasing a butterfly
racing the wind
enveloped in the love and security of her parents.

Once a child
petulant, cranky
throwing tantrums
demanding her due and more
assured of the love and security of her parents.

Once achild
curious, starry-eyed
dreaming big
believing impossible is nothing
propelled by the love and security of her parents.

Once a child
took wings
looked back to see
proud faces, shining eyes
reflecting the love and security of her parents.