On My Own

Dear Angie,

I can walk through thunderstorm and rain,
I can dance and play in the dark.
I’m big enough to ride the bike without its third wheel,
And swim without the help of floats.

I can take care of myself,
I can light a match without mom’s arm guiding me.
I can babysit a kid as young as one,
I’m big enough to walk on my own.

With tiny steps I took last time,
I can now boldly say I can jump, leap and fly high.
I can dive under the sea without a push from dad,
And I can pay for my own meal without help from you.

I can do somersaults and back flips with just instructions,
And I can buy a ticket for a plane ticket to the States.
Whatever it is I know I can do it now,
I’m big enough to try different things.

So Angie, it’s okay to leave me now,
I’m going to be independent.
I can take care of myself now,
And I will not let you down.

With the things you thought me,
And the things you bought.
I’m firm and can stand strong,
I can read, write and sing.

Thank you for all your guidance,
Your help and providence.
I will not let your knowledge go to waste,
And I will put it to good use.

This time, I can walk on my own.

P.S: We’ll still be sisters, so it don’t matter how far you go…
Remember?

<3