September 06, 2004
I still remember those first steps, to a new place, so careful and shyThough I've been there before, with such intimidation I smile
All around me grown ups wonder, seeming to inquire and stare
As though I surely would fly away, disappear in thin air
Slow as the fog, they dissipate, mingling, they eventually let me be
And again I become familar with the faces of my family
I still remember, being completely compelled to the water
Though Father might have allowed it, Mother feared for her daughter
Each one tried so hard to keep me away
But I always knew, I'd get there
someday
Hiding under the pier, dangling by Mother's feet
Screaming with my big brother, a child is so indiscreet
I still remember running, rolling, tumbling faster downhill
Hearing my voice bounce with the bumps, seemed such a thrill
Discovering a bold rock with colors that must be all new
Rushing back to the house, hoping they'd think so, too
Grass was not to be ignored, nor ants, nor frogs, nor sand
The rain, the sun on my legs, climbing up higher - could not be more grand
I still remember how Gramma's stairs in FLA were a treat
Counting to ten was the biggest goal I could meet
Singing and spinning never seemed to get old
In morning or evening, after all bedtime stories were told
The long hours I followed Chris, getting into everything
The world was our dream and I dreamed to be just like him
I still remember the nights and how patient the shore
The water held creatures I had not seen before
So green in youth, crawling to sun, the small damselfly
So helplessly caught up in life's web, though rescue I tried
And I watch that little girl, exploring each place
The laughter, the pout, the excitement, her innocent face
I still remember and that little girl still lives in me
Thank you for taking me back, my little Alexis Christine...