Just One Day

Just One Day

I take her tiny hand in mine,
And head out through the door.
I am leading her on a journey,
Something I'm not prepared for.

We take a long walk up the road,
She talks to me about what's to come.
I listen closely to each word,
but surely God, I know I'm missing some.

The time seems endless as we walk
I wonder how she feels inside.
The time is coming to let her go,
my feelings are much to hard to hide.

I fight back tears and scream inside,
this little girl is still my child.
Please God, take her in your arms,
and help these feelings to subside.

I give my precious angel to You,
please watch her closely every day.
I cannot always be by her side,
And I know You know the way.

Her tiny hand slips out of mine,
As she climbs those massive stairs.
I can hardly breathe and I start to cry,
I have to struggle to hide those tears.

My precious angel waves to me,
with the sweetest smile upon her face.
And in only just a moment,
She'll be gone with just a trace....

Of her love, of her smile, of her caring heart.
Of her laughter, of her scent, of her precious angel eyes.
A trace of childhood gone, she's not a baby now,
And it's time to cut these ties.

I place her in Your hands to guide.
When I can't be by her side.
Please teach her everything You know,
And keep her safe wherever she goes.

Because today I'm left with just a trace,
of her smile that lights her face.
Of her eyes that sparkle blue,
And her hugs and soft kisses too.

Where has the time gone?
How did this happen so soon?
Oh God, I'm just not ready to let her go.
I know it's only school.

She'll return to me each day,
With so many bright things to say.
Please give me strength to hear her out,
I love her endlessly without a doubt.

A trace of childhood whisked away,
But only for the day.
She'll return to my open arms & waiting smile,
I just have to have patience for awhile.

I brush away this lowly tear,
Take a breath to erase the fear.
And watch the bus as it pulls away,
And remember....it's only for the day.


--Nicole Humphrey 8/18/03
Brielle's first day of school



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