Lie back daughter, let your head
be tipped back in the cup of my hand.
Gently, and I will hold you. Spread
your arms wide, lie out on the stream
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when you're let out into the open (a child) when you're face to face with the rocky face of the times, just remember life can only favor you if you flavor it. Cheers... Edifying. A 10
When I first read this poem it was around the time our daughter was graduating from high school. The parents were encouraged to provide a dedication in the graduates year book. I think I discovered the poem in a magazine, I don't remember! However, what I do remember is how moved I was after reading the poem. I knew that this is what I wanted to express to our daughter, it seemed so appropriate. Therefore, thank you, Philip Booth, your timing was perfect for such a perfect occassion.
Takes me back to the first time my father let me go as he was teaching me how to float - the moment is still vivid in my memory.