You held my hand,
As we strolled the shore.
Leaving footprints behind,
And dreaming afore.

Your smile - the sun.
Your laughter - the sky.
Your song carried my heart.
Words a lullaby. 

Told me stories;
Of salt and of sea.
We built castles of sand;
Kingdoms of dreams.

Beyond the shore,
You bravely led me.
To the careless waters.
To the roughest sea.

And with keen eye,
You watched ebbs and flows.
Showed me how to stand firm,
And when to let go.

When ripples swelled.
Fear against me laved.
Yet, you held me so close,
And we rode each wave:

You taught me how to love
And how to be loved.

You taught me how to fail
And how to succeed.

You taught me how to trust
And how to trust again.

You taught me when to persevere
And when to surrender.


And on these sands,
Where we laughed and played
Where you taught me to be strong.
Take a risk, be brave.

Now, I hold their hands,
And we stroll this shore.
Leaving footprints behind,
And dreaming afore.