I watch you as you sleep – You are no longer the little girl bringing me
beautiful rocks and leaves - treasures from your heart.

I watch you as you sleep -You are no longer the sensitive school girl
who cried when your feelings were hurt, who cried when others hurt
your friends.

I watch you as you sleep -You are no longer the frightened girl who
faced the unknown at a new school, but charged boldly ahead and
made wonderful new friends.

I watch you as you sleep -You are now a beautiful young lady - one I
am proud to say is my daughter. You have become a wonderful,
caring, sensitive human being. I am proud of you.

I watch you as you sleep -My arms want to reach out to hold you, hold
you as I once did when you were little - when I could still protect you
from all harm.

 I watch you as you sleep -I can no longer protect you, I can’t always
be there. I must now trust that all you have learned over the years will
help you through the decisions you must make in your life.

I watch you as you sleep -I look to the heavens and say -- "dear God-I
did the best job I knew how, I hope it was good enough. Take care of
her"

I watch you as you sleep -I love you my child.