Rise

I feel happy seeing you rise, Opening books, rebuilding your skies. You’re moving forward, step by step, Leaving old wounds where they’re best kept.

Your dreams are waking, bright and true, And even if I’m far from you, My heart still smiles from where I stand— Watching you grow, watching you expand.

May every page you read today Guide you to a gentler way. And though our paths no longer meet, Seeing you move on makes my peace complete.