Mom Gets It

Thanks for sneakin' out that night  
You went creepin'  
While Grandpa was sleepin'  
Preacher's kid, right?  
No nonsense was his motto  
It's 'yo ass'- if you get caught, so  
Take that 'one stair' real real slow  
 
The plan was to meet at the bridge  
No river, no stream  
Just four hours and dream  
Your beau waiting so eager  
True love is your mission  
Adult conviction, childhood is ending  
 
Love, he opened your mind  
One word at a time  
Expanded your horizons  
You were so keen, yet green  
You saw your ticket-  
Then 'ran with it'  
 
Your journey was four hours  
Back by 5am-  
Took those same squeeky stairs  
Time to get back in  
 
Heart beating fast and hard  
Finally feels like living  
Knowing 'full well' this taste of freedom  
Was only the beginning  
 
Thank you for sneakin' out that night  
I appreciate your courage  
Your spirit lives beyond time  
You nurture my soul- and help me to see  
9months til January, now here I be.