Following Footprints and Letting Go

Once, someone walk and leaves behind a set of footprints for me to follow.
When she stopped, I'll stop too and look up into her eyes, all the time knowing she'll continue after a while.
Maybe she's tired, or maybe she's evaluating which is the right path to pursue.
But when a path is chosen, that is the only way to go, the right way to follow.
She's the only guiding light, illuminating the path.

Occasionally, she'll discover the route she's taking may not be the best option to take.
As a result, she'll tirelessly advice me not to repeat the same mistake.
Sometimes, curiosity will get the better of me and I'll wander off a bit.
She'll quickly admonish me and said I'm not old enough to know the dangers awaits.
But when will I be old enough to comprehend?
In which she said the time will come soon enough for me to learn.

After some time, I had my chances to acquire the knowledge,
that will help me set my own trails and avoid the pitfalls and mistakes.
Upon realization she will be full of delight and exclaimed...
Oh my dear baby, you're now old enough to be creating your own footprints.
It will not be easy and sometimes you'll take the wrong lane.
But fret not dear child, for I'll always be here, no matter which path you've taken.
For knowing the right path to take, is the lesson you'll have to face your whole life's long.
One step at a time, you'll learn as you go along.

For some, the story will have to be retold.
For the one who was following the footsteps will now be the one with someone in tow.
But for some, the story never ends. She whom once said my time will come for me to learn and it has.
I've learned and am ready to begin my journey, but she can never let go.
Why can't you trust me to know the road I'll be taking? For I've learned from you and I've learned some more.
It's a journey everyone has to take and you shouldn't worry yourself so.
I can't even explain why I believe this is the way to go, because you'll not hear any of it, you'll immediately say No!

I'm sad and at a lost of what to say. We can't respect each other's values and agree to disagree if we have to.
For I will still follow my way because I've learned from you and learn some more.
Trust me I know what I'm doing. You have given your very best so please let go.