I’m holding my daughter’s hand
not
learning to ride a bike
but
across a hospital bed as she
sleeps on.
I’m holding my daughter’s hand
not
walking down the aisle or
with cap and gown
but
across a hospital bed as she
sleeps on.
I’m holding my daughter’s hand
not
for a moment
or for the
twinkling of an eye
but
forever
across a hospital bed as she
sleeps on
holding my hand.