In my daughters eyes I can see castles in the air
Sapphire blue watches me
hidden thoughts
secret dreams
what does she see when she casts her gaze on me?
what will she remember when I'm old and full of care
when the absolute faith she has in me
is shaken as the roots of an old-growth tree
storm-tossed
will she know that I've done the best I knew how?
will she love me, beyond the ties that blood allows?
doesn't matter now
she's awake, she's hungry
she calls for Mama
and I obey