(#29) Faithfulness

It does not take much
From you, growing girl
Of fourteen, black flowing hair,
You have so much potential
To become more than you expect.

Your words are clear,
They come from deep within the heart,
Words that only your life will feed you with.
They strike with the complexity of logic,
Yet put into the simplest expression-
They were everything I needed.

A solid pillar,
Too much to expect from a girl like you?
I beg to forgive. Your actions tripped my mind
And taught me a lesson,
Never to underestimate you.

Always remember, little girl,
Let your mind always stay focused.
Do not let your paradigms and reflections
Be swayed by the words of anyone.
You are made for a reason,
Let no one tarnish your identity.

I will watch you grow up, have no fear.
Enjoy your youth, you deserve it.
Your life, heart, mind, soul, everything,
You will see them gradually shine bright.

Always be a leader, a friend to others,
Just as you are to me.
Just as how only the pencil can choose to follow
The edge of a ruler,

Listen to your heart,
And let no one tell you
How you should live your life.
Always live up to your name, girl.
Your life is valued,
And though many people do not see it,
There is a star in the sky that represents you.

Listen to the young-
Their uncluttered minds see further, clearer,
Into the truth behind out lives
Than anyone else can.



For faith, always remain happy,
never stray from who you already are.