Firsts

First words.
First steps.
First boo boos.
First love.
First heartache.

First loss.

First job.

First tears.

First child.

First ticket.

First home.

All important things; integral moments,

on which to build a strong foundation

of growth and learning and progress.

Learn kind words,

take sure-footed steps,

tend to your pains,

savor the simplicity,

embrace the opportunity,

flourish with the challenge.

Firsts are fantastic and necessary,

but you have to use them wisely.