Twenty One

For my oldest daughter on her recent birthday.

Twenty One

On this day that you turn twenty plus one
A third of your life under California sun
My wish for you is a life free of toil
With love in abundance in a home filled with joy

Chorus

When feelings get hurt
And we fall out of touch
Remember we still love
Our daughters very much

The lessons I’ve learned are many from you
How to take on a challenge and see a job through
To look at myself and try not to place fault
Every dish tastes just fine if you add enough salt

Bridge

Will it all turn out fine
Or all be for naught
I can’t read your mind
To get at your thoughts

They say time is a teacher who makes us wait to know
Its lesson is in the stillness after a strong wind has blown
And they say time can heal wounds from the past
And the future is coming, it’s coming on fast

Chorus

When feelings get hurt
And we fall out of touch
Remember we still love
Our daughters very much


JsR 2-20-07