Communicating Adolesence

I've lost count of how many ways
I've tried to get through to you
I held on to a belief that I would know
But I've realized now that it was silly
To assume that I'd be able to connect
When things have changes so greatly
But in the end you are still you
And one day you'll understand

Phases

Loving you in all your forms
Praying for this phase to pass
Knowing that such things
Likely will not last

Almost a teen

Secrets are all that we get from you
No matter what we share
Your reluctance to let us in
Is clearly normal, but isn't fair
We want to keep you safe
From the dangers we know
Yet your independence
Prevents us from doing so
We want you to stay focused
On what you need to do
We don't want distraction
To blight a future so new
So give us, please, your ear
And open up your heart
Know that we've got your back
We've had right from the start

Daughter

Twirl and swirl in your pretty dress
Your heading into that age, I guess
Where romance blooms and the world's alight
Where fireflies dance to set the night
Watch your step my pretty one
I know the world is lots of fun
But I watch and worry from afar
Knowing how young you are
And want only what's good and best
For you hold my heart in your breast