An Ode To Mom and Dad

Through the years, you've watched me grow. Through laughter and tears with highs and lows. We cannot stop time, nor change our past; for why should we, if we've done our best? Since i cannot say thank you for all you have done. I am forced to choose this, a very special one. Years ago, you let me go to exprience life my way; no trouble you showed me, your own fears tucked away. Even though it fell apart, it was a lesson i had to learn. No, it did not destroy me, for it took me down a wiser turn. Today i am smarter, with both feet on the ground; so thank you, Mom and Dad, for the new world i have found