Tears

I cried when I learned the news

You were on your way

I cried when I felt you move

It was the sweetest feeling, I must say

I cried when I felt your kicks

You were so very strong

I cried when I heard your heartbeat

It became my favorite song

I cried when I saw your first video

You were already a star

I cried as they chanted push, push, push

I had to push so hard

I cried when I first saw you

It was love at first sight

I cried when you cried

I knew for you I would always fight

I cried when you finally spoke

Letting your voice be heard

I cried when you took your first step

Something in me stirred

I cried the first time you fell

I wanted to catch you every time

I cried when I left without you

I felt like I committed a crime

I cried on your first birthday

My little baby no more

I cried on your first day of school

As soon as you walked through the door

I cried through your teens

You thought you knew, but you didn’t know

I cried through your school plays and graduations

You were always the star of the show

I cried through your engagement

He was the man of your dreams

I cried on your wedding day

Everyone could see you two made the best team

I cried when you told me you were expecting

It changed my entire world view

I cried when I held her in my arms

And I passed my tears to you