PRESENT (for julia)
Each sweet breath - each bright smile -
Each twinkle cast from your eyes -
Daylight glows - darkness hides -
Each message sent as you cry -
All of your life is just now - just now -
First comes expression - memory will follow -
Love’s tender hand gently guiding your way -
Priceless, these moments - quiet and fleeting -
All else to come bears the fruit of this day -
Warmth forms its trust - a lifetime awaits -
God will walk with you through laughter and tears -
Your heart will blossom - so will your beauty -
More like your mother with each passing year -
Rest, little angel - fear not a thing -
Oh, all the joy that your future will bring!
You’ll be prepared, for love’s most gentle care
In this time of which you’re not yet even aware
Is for you - in the present -
In the present.....