Risen iv

I was there at your birth
begging you to breathe
And you did
And we cried for the
first time
together

I was there when you
spoke
begging you to stretch those
sounds into
words
And you did
And we smiled

I was there when you
thought you could
stand
And you did

I was begging you to
hold on

I was afraid
you might
fall

And you have
And I’m here
And I’m begging you
Sweet child
to Rise

And you will

I’ve seen you
do it all
before.