Little Bird Time Flies By

Tiny fingers, once wrapped 'round mine

Now reach for the sky, leaving me behind

Your first steps were wobbly, unsure

Now you run, laughing, out the door

Little bird, spreading your wings

Time flies by, as my heart sings

A bittersweet melody of yesterday

Watching you grow, as you fly away

Bedtime stories and lullabies

Replaced by your own dreams and goodbyes

Your world expands beyond our nest

While I clutch memories to my chest

In the quiet of the night

I trace your photos, hold them tight

Pride and longing intertwine

As you carve out a path that's only thine

Your independence blooms like spring

A beautiful, inevitable thing

I stand back, let you take the lead

Knowing this is what you need

Little bird, soar high and free

But remember, you're always part of me