When each of you came
into my life
You left a stamp on my
soul
Your joy became my joy
Your sorrow, my sorrow
Nothing compared to
the love that you shared
Or the way that you made
me feel whole
And when you left
Whether quickly or
with a prolonged good-bye
My heart broke a
little
There is a hole in my
heart now
Where once you were
A loss no words can
express
Your toothless grin
Your deeply wise heart
Your tickle attacks
Your "come and get me!"
Your endless questions
Your eyes filled with love
I miss each of you
Every day
More than words can say
My heart aches to hug you
To have you run into my arms
To watch you grow
To make sure you know
How deeply I love you
But I also hope
That you forget me
That you grow and learn
And that the time we spent together
Becomes a fading memory
A happy one
Oh how I hope it is a happy one
But not one that holds you back
Not one that brings you sadness
I hope you dream and you smile
That you find beauty in the tests you face
And are always surrounded
By His loving embrace
And I hope you know
I hope you always know
How deeply
How utterly
How completely
You are loved
