I knew you first
Before the rest of the world
From the very beginning
An old soul, with a young heart
I knew you first
Before your teachers and mentors
Before you crossed the street to go to school
Looking to me for guidance, to feel secure
I knew you first
That time you tried some ice cream
The time you skinned your knee
Trusting that your parents would be there
I knew you first
From the time we moved away
Until the time you graduated
Awkwardly strong, always independent
I knew you first
Before you took your driver's permit test
And later, when you drove too fast around that bend
Everything turned out fine, everything often does
I knew you first
When you started going on dates
And we stayed up waiting late at night
Occasionally, you came home early
I knew you first
Before you walked across a stage
With your graduation cap and gown
Fierce and confident
Watch out world, for my daughter has arrived
Small but powerful
Like a confidant fish in a vibrant pond
Someone ready to engage this life
I knew you first
So remember us when you have flown
Because we will remember you
You are in our minds, you are part of our soul
The world will bend to you, if you require it
But just remember, I knew you before they did
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