I didn’t have cold feet
when falling in love
asking her to marry
or deciding to “try”
I didn’t have cold feet
hearing the heartbeat
seeing the sonogram
or even the first cry
But I do get nervous
when looking ahead
thinking of her grow
where her future will lie
Will I mess her up?
Will I scar her for life?
What will she become?
What happens when I die?
Those cold feet will come
no sense in worrying
til then I’ll warm them
by just loving her,
her mother and I
