Thorns dig deeply at your side
Vinegar seeps into open wounds
Waves smash rocks … in persistence

For now, my daughter
Become the sand,
Allow cool water to shape you … in the artistry of life
Know life

On wake, I'll ride for you
I’ll take the blows and
Cradle your child,
Who has fallen and scraped her knee

Flow and grow
Let calm of mournful skies
Comfort … crystal pearled eyes
And know there is peace to be found

Blow by blow feel the wind
Breathe the air … know you still have life

And that
You are as always
My own little girl