Wind blowing on my face
Sidewalk flying beneath my bike
A five-year-old’s first taste
Of what freedom’s really like
He was running right beside me
His hand holding on the seat
I took a deep breath and hollered
As I headed for the street
“You can let go now, Daddy
You can let go
Oh I think I’m ready to do this on my own
It’s still a little bit scary
But I want you to know
I’ll be okay now, Daddy
You can let go”
- “You Can Let Go Now, Daddy”, Crystal Shawanda.
Happy Father’s Day, to all the Dads in the World. This part of the song reminded me of the time my Dad taught me how to ride a bike when I was really young. To be honest, the whole song moved me, it brought me to tears.
Truthfully, when I look back, I kind of put my father in a bit of a situation during my pre-Melbourne trip. He had to fork out a lot of money, as well as take a break from work to fulfil my needs. Through it all, he made my dream and wish come true. Without him, I wouldn’t have been able to get on that trip.
To end this entry, I love my Dad. I really do and without him, I wouldn’t know what I’d do or what I’d be. He may not be the coolest Dad but in my eyes, he’s done the best he could; just for loving my mother, my brothers and me.
