on my hip

someday you won’t be right here 

just spending your day happily 

on my hip 

someday you’ll be going to friends’ houses 

getting out of the house

off on your own adventures

someday you’ll be traveling 

maybe going abroad 

sending me pictures 

someday you’ll make a home of your own

a family of your own 

maybe nearby, maybe far away 

and either way,

I’ll be happy for you 

and I’ll miss you

so I’ll squeeze you a little tighter 

while you’re right here

happy and content 

on my hip