My Daughter’s Laugh

There is no greater sound than my daughter’s laugh. No greater sight than her smile. The look of joy in her eyes because she is with me and I’m flying her effortlessly through the living room. No screaming or mistrust. No generation gap. Not yet. I’d step in front of a bullet for her. It wouldn’t take a second thought. I’d stand up to God for her. I never knew the depth of love and devotion before she came into this world. And one day I’ll let her go. She’ll start her own journey and make her own mistakes. I’ll be strong for her. I’ll cry for both of us. But for now, there is her laugh. Her smile. Everything else is tomorrow.