You we’re there when I was born

You’re eyes saw my helpless form

As I broke free from that hard shell

My future, my destiny, yet, you couldn’t tell

When I was young and quite a prey

For the beasts that were gone astray

Your wings stretched, your shadows hovered

In your presence, I was safely covered

As I grow up, getting wild and free

You taught me well and let me see

While snuggled for some time in this cozy nest

You brought out from me the very best

Then one day, I was no longer small

All this time, I thought I was still a fur-ball

You brought me to the edge of the cliff

And told me “Now it’s time for you to lift.”

I didn’t know what you were saying

I looked up at you and started asking

“What do you mean, it’s time for me to lift?”

“Trust me,” you said, “It’s about time, I believe”

Then you leaped off the cliff, wings stretched wide

As the air lifted you up, you gracefully glide

High above the sky, you soared up high

Then you returned to me and said, “Now, you try.”

“Wait! Wait! Wait! You must be mistaken!

Counting the months, I’m only seven!”

“No son. You are already eleven.

Now stretch those wings and meet the heavens!”

Reluctantly, I did obey

I could never forget that very day

You carried me off into the air

I was yet to experience my biggest scare

One moment I was on your back

The next moment, I was falling like a sack

I screamed as I picked up speed

A punishment for something wrong I did?

Just when I thought I’ll be dead

You swooped, caught me, and said

“Flap your wings; it’s time to fly!

Be brave, my boy! You shouldn’t cry!”

Once again you brought me up

I braced myself, when in midair you stopped

Again, the free fall of death

As I plummeted, I held my breath

The cycle went on, again and again

Darkness came rolling, covering the heaven

You never gave up, you were so determined

For me to learn to glide in the wind

Your perseverance inspired me

Your courage and strength was the key

To unlock the power hidden within

Of flapping, flying, gliding, and soaring

One more soar, one more drop

My fear would not make you stop

As I fall down I stretched each wing

And before I knew it, I was already soaring!

And just before the sun kiss the sea

You were soaring high together with me!

What joy! What freedom! What fun! What glee!

Bonding above the clouds just you and me.

We owe to our parents who we are today. If not for their selfless love, patience, and devoted prayers, who knows what could have become out of us?

So… thank you mom and dad! You taught us how to soar and fly. We thank God for giving you to us. Mwah!