I always made sure the magic was there

The tooth fairy notes, the bunny clues

Christmas was pure joy and I clung to it so tightly

Knowing one day I wouldn’t have these little wide-eyed believers

Knowing my heart would be a little bit empty.

.

And now you are Eleven

And we both know

But you still follow the Easter bunny prints with a smile

And make plausible excuses for the tooth fairy when she forgets

(Thank you)

You look to the sky on Christmas Eve and rush to get the milk and cookies

.

We both know what’s happening

Your kind enthusiasm is all for me

But I’m so grateful that you’re making this part a bit easier

The balance tips

The magic shifts

But that is love

I guess