I saw you

Grow into a beautiful young woman

Full of life and passion

I see your zeal to live life

Your unflinching spirit

And a compassionate heart.

But I have a fear

The fear that someone will break

Your fragile heart

I wish I could hold you in my arm

To protect you like a precious egg

Eggs are protected by the outer shell

I wish I could be a shell around

To protect you from falling

From the cold weather

Form the carnivorous creatures

From the wolves parading the streets

I wish I could protect you from your own fears

But, oh yes!

I know your spirit of love

Will protect you

Your persistence

Will pull you through

And I will proudly see you at the top.