Dragonfly

Dragonfly, teacher
mother and friend
know that I'll be there
until the very end
whenever, whatever
the end may be
and all that comes before
will only make you
stronger, wiser, and
all the more sure

of the sunshine and light
you must show to the world
of the wonder of living
with the awe of a child

You may be growing older
but Ditty is still there
putting on her make up
and straightening her hair

she and I both want you to
continue to, revel in, travel on
the joys and woes
the ebb and flow
the give and take
for happiness sake
embrace yourself
brace yourself
for take off

A new decade
your 30s will fade
but the sunshine, at this time
is higher and brighter
no need to hold on
tighter and tighter
just let go and breathe slow
get ready to smile

As you travel the miles
of time, remember
what I bring to your journey
you bring to mine
My friend
to the end
and over the edge