Bow and Arrow

My child, my little arrow

Fly straight, strong, and true

As you arc away

Loosed and untethered

Toward targets of your own

You bring your many gifts

A clever mind and tender heart

Swift feet, a bright smile

And your pure, indomitable spirit

And still more, a grounding

Of my steadiness and strength

My unwavering confidence

And above all, my boundless love

For I am the bow

© Heidi K. Allen 2019