My sweet sweet one

All wrapped in white

Please just one more hold

One more night

While I breathe you in

You feel so cold

You were always so warm in my arms

Asleep in bed

Let me kiss you gently 

Upon your sweet forehead

Oh my child,

I can’t let you go

Just one more hold

I love you so

When did I tell you last?

Did I look deeply into your beautiful eyes

For that last time?

Did the depth of my love 

Take you by surprise?

Just one more smile

To witness words tumble from your lips

That sweet sweet sound

I’ll catch each one 

Before they touch the ground

To save me from a silence I cannot bear

Just one more hold

To see daylight dance upon your face 

And through your hair.

November 25, 2024