I can imagine her
walking with friends to school.
Her tiny legs carried her
while obedience was her fuel.
I bet that road stretched forever.
She walked to the end of her world.
I wonder if she aimed for the horizon.
Such a long road for a little girl.
I say,
step by step
she became who she was
step by step
she got there because
step by step
she had confidence in who she was
step by step.
Now imagine me,
walking through life
making memories
amidst joy and strife.
My goals seem distant.
Maybe out of this world.
I’ll aim for the horizon
because I am momma’s girl.
She says,
step by step
though the distance be far
step by step
no matter where you start
step by step
you do not have to stay where you are
step by step.
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