CHILD OF MY HEART

CHILD OF MY HEART

I loved the times when you were small

And you depended on me,

For all the things that life could bring.

And you sat upon my knee.

And yet I love these adult days

When before me I can see,

A beautiful young woman

Passionate and sweet,

Who brings me love and laughter

And flowers at my feet.

I love to sit and chat a while

And see your lovely face,

The changes from the child I knew ~

The beautiful adult in her place.

I see your confidence and strength

And I watch you with great pride,

Your sensitivity and tenderness

Brings joy which I can't hide.

I sense in you contentment,

Love and sweet release,

It is all that I could have hoped for,

A quiet solitude and peace.

Your Dad and I adore you,

And cherish the times we spend,

I wish you love and laughter

And joys that never end.

 © Linda J. Vaughan

LITTLE BABY YET UNBORN

LITTLE BABY YET UNBORN

I wonder if I shall ever meet you

Although your presence I really felt,

You are a tiny miracle

At least, that's what I felt.

In just a few days your time will come

And you will struggle to be born

I wonder if it will be daytime

Or will you come in the early morn.

Your Mother looked so beautiful

And her face was serene and calm

Anticipating your arrival 

And keeping you from harm.

She told me of your siblings

And the excitement that they feel

That soon you will be with them

And the dream will become real.

I watched as your tiny elbows 

Wriggled around inside,

Stirring up emotions

That I could never hide.

I wish you safe passage little one

On this journey you must make

May the tides of life carry you gently

And storms hold you safe in their wake.

© Linda J. Vaughan

April 28th. 2012.