Now only whirling dervish thoughts
Now only I dare to dream again
Now only, hope I held so tight released
Now only I breathe
Now only fears starts to fade
Now only I realise, this is not a dress rehearsal
You taught me how fragile life is
I miss your guiding voice, your knowing smirk
Now only I decide where my path goes next
Now only I sink or swim
Now only I own my mistakes, adventures and successes
As you would, I frown, cry and laugh in equal measure
My training wheels are no more
My journey continues without you