I Promise

I promise I’ll wipe your tears

I promise I’ll clean food off your soft round face

I promise I’ll hold you close when the pain feels too real

I promise to tie your shoes, and wash your clothes until you learn how

And I’ll hold your hand tight when you find your feet’s first steps

I promise I’ll pick you up when your arms reach for me

And I’ll sing you small lullabies.

I promise to show you your colors and letters and seasons and animals

I promise I’ll drop you off on time, and pick you up on time

And cheer for you win or loss

I promise I’ll help you through the tough times

I promise I won’t break you the way you’ll break me

I promise I’ll wait for you to come back

I promise I’ll wipe your tears