Seventeen candles glow tonight,
It’s seventeen dreams that take flight,
and somehow you shine brighter still
than even last year’s moonlit light.
From your tiny fingers holding mine
to hugging gracefully today,
from falling asleep on my shoulder
to finding your own way on your own,
I have watched it all, every moment, every phase,
my little girl growing is the most cherishing in every beautiful ways.
Each step you take is steady and true,
but now there’s a depth I see in you;
every choice you make amazes me,
always leaving me wanting to see more of who you will be.
In every laugh, I still find my pride,
my joy, my heart right by your side;
and as your world keeps growing wide,
I know how high you are meant to rise.
You are still my strength, soft, strong, and kind,
but now even wiser, with a brilliant mind;
a beautiful soul, learning and free,
becoming all you are meant to be.
And today feels different, I must say!
for the first time, I am away;
no quick hug, no smile to see,
no birthday cake to enjoy or lighting your birthday candles with me.
This time, I can’t even surprise you like I always do,
nor those simple or little plans just for you,
and that is what I miss the most today,
those simple joys which keep me delighted in my own quiet way.
But sweetheart, love does not fade with distance or time,
it travels softly, it will always be mine;
through every mile, it finds its way,
to hold you close in my heart, even today.
I look at you with so much pride,
yet still see the child deep inside;
now standing at a brand-new start,
Soon seeing you growing into a beautiful, strong heart.
So here is to you, my shining light,
the one who makes my world feel right;
even from far, I feel you near,
in every thought, in every prayer.
Happy 17th, my dearest and worlds best daughter,
keep chasing dreams, keep becoming you,
forever cherished, my sweetest gain,
my love, my pride… always the same.
Loads of love, wishes and blessings ❤️
