Am I Ready?

You say that you trust me, that’s why I have more responsibility,
But, how are you able to say what’s really best for me?
I’m ready to fly and I want to test my wings,
I know what I’m doing but, I don’t know everything.
I want you to guide me but, let me make my own mistakes,
Don’t bore me with stories of which roads to take, or life’s unfortunate breaks.
Just give me a little time to learn what life’s all about,
Please, wait until I get in a bind, before you rush to help me out.
I have a lot yet to conquer, this is just my beginning,
I have to do it on my own, instead of daydreaming and pretending.
If you always lead me, then how will I see?
If you don’t allow me to learn for myself, then who’s going to think for me?
Just look at my accomplishments, how they are balanced and steady,
Now take a step back and look at me and ask yourself, Am I ready?