Heartbreak

How can this be

That little miniature of me

So dependent and needy

No longer needs me

How did this happen

My wobbly-legged shadow

So unsure of everything

Is suddenly sure of all

When did this happen

My beginning scholar

In awe of all new learning

Reaching another milestone

Why does this change

Once I carried below my heart

Now carries a piece of it 

As she makes her way

How do I reach in my heart

And break off another piece

As I also release the next

My handsome one

How can I bear this pain

My little wild child

Settles in to become serious

And takes yet another bit

How do I anticipate the grief

My other little weeds

Growing like crazy

Threatening my peace

How does my heart recover

As all of the little pieces

Are broken off 

And wandering around alone