Growing Up

Newly born 

I felt like an infant among adults 

Small and weak, in a tall, strong crowd 

The world was brand new 

And I cried so hard

Pain and joy, mingled into one 

Thank you for your patience, 

As I learn to walk

I fall, and fall again, and you help me up 

You call me forward, hands outstretched 

I don't feel ashamed 

Because you're my mother,

and I'm learning to walk 

Thank you for your eyes  

As I learn to run

I trip, and fall hard, and you help me up 

You look me in the eyes, and call my name 

I don't feel ashamed 

Because you're my father 

and I'm learning to walk 

Newly born 

I am a child among children 

Faithful and trusting, in a tall, noisy crowd

This world, our temporary home 

And I cry so hard

Joy and pain, mingled into one