Advancement

By Bergeta Williams

You were so young when first you went away,
And I had taught you all the things you knew.
It will seem strange to have you say,
“Come, dear, and I will show you
How this or that is done,” but, oh, I know
It will be true some day because your questing spirit
Has gone exploring far beyond my universe, and so
When I shall come to greet that distant dawn,
You will be there to take my hand
And lead me down some old familiar path,
Forgotten since my feet knew earthly land,
Then I shall hear the music of your voice,
And hearing, smile into your eyes,
Marveling that you have grown so strong and wise!

(1940)