Hopeful

I sometimes want to cry
And I always wonder why
But now I know the grief you felt
When words I used left a deep, red welt
I'm hoping that these days will pass
That the future will be just green, green, grass
With a relationship better built on trust
Instead of a broken thing all covered in rust
A healthy bond between parent and child
A sincere hope that you'll turn out mild

Salad days

No longer will we be easy
The days for comfort have long past
Now we wonder and worry
Hoping our words have stuck fast
Be wary child of where you walk
And choose with care your friends
The future's only brightest
When you plan where the road ends

16 at 12

Three steps forward, two steps back
We're learning now of all that we lack
A time of stress all around
A brand new love has just been found
But fears and worries are attaching now
As we must find ways of saying how

Path correction

The sun is shining again
We have dodged the massive rain
We got off our comfy bike
And set off on that treacherous hike
Although the going is all uphill
The sun is shining still
We've found the tools we need
And the warnings we will heed

Tough years

Hang your head and check your laughter
After all, it's harmony you're after
If you blink it'll be too late
You must not discourage open debate
Now's your chance to make your mark
Or end up shouting from in the dark