I loved you from the very start,
As mother with child, each day I grew,
I’d daydream of the things we’d share,
I thought of things you’d want to know,
When I first saw your precious face,
Each night I lay you down to sleep,
I linger at your nursery door,
I loved you from the very start,
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You stole my breath, embraced my heart.
Our life together has just begun,
You’re part of me, my little one.
My mind was filled with thoughts of you.
Like late-night feedings and teddy bears.
Like first steps and skinned knees,
Like bedtime stories and ABCs.
Like how birds fly and flowers grow.
I thought of lessons I’d need to share,
Like standing tall, and playing fair.
I prayed your life be touched with grace.
I thanked the angels from above
And promised you unending love.
I gently kiss your head and cheek,
I count your little fingers and toes,
I memorize your eyes and nose.
Awed each day I love you more.
Through misty eyes, I dim the light,
I whisper “I love you” every night.
You stole my breath, embraced my heart.
As mother and child, our journey’s begun,
My heart’s yours forever, my little one.