Holding On To Your Cape

Holding On To Your Cape

I have watched

you go through pain,

hiding all of it under your

Super Woman Cape.

Arms that felt fear

for all you faced,

would surround you

and you became their comforter.

I never thought

I would be your student.

Yet I sat at your feet

learning how to step

over rocks in my path

while you climbed mountains.

You have not let

illness define or deter you.

If there was a star

 you wished to hang your dreams on,

you soared to reach it.

My words are inadequate,

but they are all I have.

I am so glad I am

 learning how to fly

by holding on to your cape.

©Susie Clevenger 2012

This was written for my daughter, Dawn, who is my Super Woman.

It was inspired by Kenia who challenged us to do more than just post a poem to our page.

Kenia's Wednesday Challenge at Real Toads