Jonathan's Poem

BY Jamie

For you, I cried tears of joy
Only a few short months ago.
My baby now took the form of a boy,
A Jacob, a Jonathan, or Joe.

For you, I cried tears of pain
When I discovered you'd be sick.
It seemed to me I'd lose more than I'd gain,
I thought," Why was it you God had to pick?"

For you, I cried tears of pity
'Cause you deserved more than I could give,
A mother and father; a nice family,
A better life for you to live.

For you, I cried my pain out loud,
As I gave birth to you two months too soon,
And for the moment I saw you, I was so proud,
But they took you away too soon.

And when they told me your heart was too weak,
And your body coudn't take the world, I cried.
And later as my Jennifer held my hand,
I cried when they told me you'd died.

For you, I cry out my love,
As I think of all you could've done.
But I know you're looking down from above,
And I'll love you forever, my dearest son.

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