Ever

You watched over me when I was formed
You watched over me as I was delivered,
Wailing and kicking, I entered the world with gusto

You watched over me as I turned, toppled and crawled around
Stumbling about, You watched and made sure I was safe

You watched over me as I breathed, gurgled and spoke my first few words
Swallowing, munching, nibbling, You made sure I never really choked

You watched over me as I grew
As I stretched both mind and body, You gave me room to grow
Taking everything in, I questioned all I saw
Experimenting, You let me try
Never holding me back, You gave me freedom to choose
Even knowing I was wrong, knowing it would hurt, You let me go
You let me soar, You let me fall

Yet throughout it all
You stayed with me

Rebellious, Stubborn and Proud
You never left the terror that was me

You could have just given up
You could have just washed Your hands off me

Watching me make the wrong choices
Watching me make choices that brought You pain
You stayed with me
Enduring, Everlasting, that is You

So now I ask

Watch over me
as I try
Watch over me
as I hope
Watch over me
as I discover

the final way to You
the life and path You crafted
Beautiful
I know it will be beautiful

Watch over me
as I journey on this road
Watch over me
ever, ever, watch over me