A father in his daughter’s bridal room
Overwhelmed with who she’s become
Her youth had passed in a zoom
Fear that he’s not needed makes him numb
A teacher watches her student graduate
She’s smiling, crying with pride
Remembering how long she’d had to wait
And the crazy roller coaster ride
A friend, that’s me, watching you succeed
Knowing we helped each other grow
And if me you no longer need
I will always love you so
A confusing mix of emotions
An alloy of pride and sadness
Common through all life’s habitations
Present in me, too, I confess
