Seventeen years ago today,

My life was changed in a very big way.

I had a beautiful, precious baby boy,

A gift from God, he brought me so much joy.

 

For four years I watched him grow,

I was to lose him too soon though.

I enjoyed the time I had with him,

Wish I could do it all over again.

 

I cradled this sweet child in my arms,

It was my job to keep him safe from harm.

Now he’s been taken away from me,

I now long this child to see.

 

Is he short, or is he tall?

Does he remember me at all?

I have a hole here in my heart,

He’s not with me, it tears me apart.

 

© Janice Jarnagin

April 4, 2002