Advice I’d Give My Daughter: a poem by Alysse Aallyn

ADVICE I’D GIVE MY DAUGHTER

Do not fear –
Much is wasted
Cowering against the moment.

Some things are
Forever. Value
Yourself; you are one

Of them; this space
Is crossable;
I did and you will.

Thirdly, I’ll be with you.
No matter how
No matter where

I’ll be with you
And your daughter
As you do it.