Saturday, May 10, 2014

The Essence of Who I Am

I remember sitting on your lap as a child
There was no place safer in the whole big world
Your arms around me, held me close to your side
And my heart and soul were yours

I remember sneaking into your bed at night
When my mind would race, you'd hug me tight
I'd fall asleep in your arms, safe an secure
And my heart and soul were yours

     My soul responds to the beauty of your light
     The gentle love in your crystal blue eyes
     Your smile, your laughter, your voice in my heart
     You are the essence of who I am 

I remember Saturday mornings, sneaking out of the house
Taking in the sun, two morning birds just you and me
I treasure each and every memory
And my heart and soul are yours

I remember walking through airports, through trials
Giving each other the strength to move forward
We walk this world together, no matter the miles
And my heart and soul are yours

     My soul responds to the beauty of your light
     The gentle love in your crystal blue eyes
     Your smile, your laughter, your voice in my heart
     You are the essence of who I am

Though separated by great distances
Our hearts never stop beating as one
We will walk forever as we always have
Mom and daughter, hand in hand

     My soul responds to the beauty of your light
     The gentle love in your crystal blue eyes
     Your smile, your laughter, your voice in my heart
     You are the essence of who I am