A Night For Letting Go

Tonight’s a night for letting go

Permit the grip to slip a bit

For saying “Yes” instead of “No”

Although it’s tough, I will admit

You see, tonight’s a dance at school

My daughter’s finally old enough

She’s so excited, it’s so cool

There’s pizza, candy, all that stuff!

I take her to the drop off zone

The line is long, the music’s loud

She looks around, so small, alone

Then disappears into the crowd

The hours pass and I’ve returned

I’m waiting as it starts to rain

The lot’s so dark, I feel concerned

But right on time, she’s back again

The whole way home she’s chattering

She bought some Skittles and a toy

A flashy, mouth-guard, light-up thing

But never once danced with a boy

Back home, relieved, the family

Is whole again, the proper way

I tuck her in, hug her to me

The letting go’s done for today