Poems

To All Parents
By Edgar A. Guest
"I'll lend you for a little time a,child of mine," He said,"For you to love the while he lives...and mourn when he's dead;It may be six or seven years, or twenty-two or three...But will you...till I call him back,take care of him for me?He'll bring his charms to gladden you; and shall his stay be brief,You'll have his lovely memories as solace for your grief."
"I cannot promise he will stay, since all from earth return,But there are lessons taught down there, I want this child to learn;I've looked the wide world over, in my search for a teacher true,And from the throngs that crowd life's lane...I have selected you.Now you will give him all your love, nor think the labor vain?Not hate me when I come to call to take him back again?
"I fancied that I heard you say, 'Dear Lord, Thy will be done!'For all the joy thy child shall bring, The risk of grief we'll run...We'll shelter him with tenderness, we'll love him while we may,And for the happiness we've known, forever grateful stay;But shall the angels call for him...much sooner than we've planned,We'll brave the grief that comes...and try to understand!!!

Wrapped In Mommy's Love

I'm going to tell you something I hope you'll never have to know. I'll tell you how a heart can break And tears can constant flow. I lost my baby boy you see, An angel in my eyes. God chose to take his hand one day And led him to the skies. But please do not forget my child He was a person too And forever he will live Inside of me and you. So, please don't ever tell me That time will heal my pain Because not even time Can bring him back again. Just tell me he is happy In that land way up above He's snuggled in an angels wings All wrapped in Mommy's love. ~Author Unknown