Before It Slips Away

I blink, and suddenly you're grown

From tiny hands to finding your own

I swear I just held you yesterday

Now your laughter is miles away

I want to freeze these little smiles

Hold them close, if just for a while

Life keeps running, never waits

But I can love you through the gates

Every bedtime story, every tear

Every whispered word you want me near

I know these moments won't stay long

So I hold my heart, I hold it strong

Hold today, before it slips away

Every hug, every laugh, every word you say

Time moves fast, but love can stay

So I'll hold you in my heart, every single day

The first day of school, the tears we hide

Little victories, little battles by your side

The world moves on, but I won't miss

A single heartbeat, a single kiss

Life is fleeting, moments so rare

I'll cherish the chaos, the love, the care

And when you grow and fly away

You'll carry my love every single day

Every bedtime story, every tear

Every whispered word you want me near

I know these moments won't stay long

So I hold my heart, I hold it strong

Hold today, before it slips away

Every hug, every laugh, every word you say

Time moves fast, but love can stay

So I'll hold you in my heart, every single day

The years are short, the nights are long

But every heartbeat writes our song

So don't wait for tomorrow, love today

For every moment won't come back our way

Hold today, don't let it fade

Every hug, every tear, every game we played

Time moves fast, but love can stay

And I'll hold you in my heart, every single day