Mimi’s Writing Assignment
Tonight, Mimi was working on a writing assignment to be turned in tomorrow. The teacher asked each one of them to write a small article about the most significant time in your life. Pick an appropriate song to accompany this significant moment.
Here is what she wrote…………..
I was still at my old house when my daddy taught me how to ride a bike. There was a church across the street, with a big parking lot perfect for learning how to ride a bike. Mostly everyday, I had looked outside, and watched the older kids ride their bikes, until one day, i decided to join them. Eventually, my dad fixed a bike up for me, and we took off for our first ride. I could feel his strong arms guiding me, making me feel safe. Every time we had a chance, my dad would hold onto my bike, and run with me, as I padaled as hard as I could. In time, my confidence built up day by day. Soon afterwards, I told my dad to let go. I saw his hands start to tremble not wanting to let me fall, but he had faith in me, and uneasily let go of the bike. The wind blew in my hair, as a feeling of confidence crept over me. Even now, I go on bike rides, and it never fails to lift my spirits.
The song Mimi chooses was “You Can Let Go Now, Daddy” by Crystal Shawanda.
Mimi did an excellent job picking her song. I couldn’t help but being in tears when I heard the song and see what she wrote. She is going to present her writing while the music is playing in the background.
Here is the lyric (歌詞) in case you couldn’t access to Youtube…..
Wind blowin’ on my face
Sidewalk flyin’ beneath my bike
A five year-old’s first taste
Of what freedom’s really like
He was runnin’ right beside me
His hand holdin’ on the seat
I took a deep breath and hollered
As I headed for the street
You can let go now, Daddy
You can let go
Oh, I think I’m ready
To do this on my own
It’s still a little bit scary
But I want you to know
I’ll be ok now, Daddy
You can let go
I was standin’ at the altar
Between the two loves of my life
To one I’ve been a daughter
To one I soon would be a wife
When the preacher asked,
‘Who gives this woman?’
Daddy’s eyes filled up with tears
He kept holdin’ tightly to my arm
‘Till I whispered in his ear
You can let go now, Daddy
You can let go
Oh, I think I’m ready
To do this on my own
It still feels a little bit scary
But I want you to know
I’ll be ok now, Daddy
You can let go
It was killin’ me to see
The strongest man I ever knew
Wastin’ away to nothin’
In that hospital room
‘You know he’s only hangin’ on for you’
That’s what the night nurse said
My voice and heart were breakin’
As I crawled up in his bed, and said
You can let go now, Daddy
You can let go
Your little girl is ready
To do this on my own
It’s gonna be a little bit scary
But I want you to know
I’ll be ok now, Daddy
You can let go
You can let go
