be proud of me

remember crayons?
coloring the sun a bright orange
telling me you loved the stars
because regardless of how far
you could always see exactly where they are

i remember the night sky
black like an abyss
back then i could never imagine
that one day i would be swimming in it

i remember crossing the streets
and looking both ways
holding your hand
knowing with you, i would be safe

now im diving in
worried about the future
wondering how ill get there
ive never felt so scared

but youre still right here
the way you guide
the way youre near
once again,
theres nothing i could ever truly fear.