Max

Biologically, a parent

is always a parent

and your child

is always your child

But there comes a time

when the child

becomes an adult

and the relationship changes

I am so glad that

over the years

we have always been friends

and that hasn't changed

What has changed

is that now 

you are an adult too

and you're still my best friend

I have talked to you

since before you were born

We've laughed at little kid things

and now grown up stuff too

We've had some rough times

but we've come through them just fine

You are a great kid

and I'm glad you're my friend.

To Stretch Your Wings

To stretch your wings

and soar

is truly a gift

from God

and scary as all hell.

To dance alone

swaying in the kitchen

jitterbugging down the hall

twirling in the garden

is still to dance.

Lift up your voice

and sing

out LOUD

off-key is okay

so long as you sing.

Laughter

reaches in

takes the pain from my heart

chews it up and spits it out

and leaves my ribs aching.

The rhythms of love

choreograph

a sultry dance

undulating, gyrating

leaving you breathless.

Live, love, laugh

dance and sing

and soar

this is your only chance

are you gonna take it?