Daughter

Nineteen years old feeling alone
Until the day you came into this world
I thought my life was over
I couldn’t be more wrong
My life had only just begun
Who would have known 
That it would be you
The angel who turned my grey skies blue
Holding you felt so good
I can’t explain
All this love that suddenly grew
Your laughter could make even the sun smile
Making this world just a bit brighter
Your smile can replace all emptiness
Just the two of us 
No one could tear us apart
With you I learned to live again
And so many other things
About the unconditional love
I never knew I had
Until that beautiful spring day
When I first held you in my arms
My beautiful daughter
Now your nineteen 
A proud parent 
You have made me
Your loving caring ways
Will take you far some day
You’ll make this world a better place
If ever you may need me 
I won’t be out of reach
Just close your eyes and think of me 
I’ll  always be there guiding you
Even through your darkest hour
I’ll be the brightest flame
Inside the biggest lantern 
Leading you 
Towards the light 
Leaving the dark behind