Enfant

Enfant

Gentle one lying in my arms

Your eyes and smile

Examples of sweet charms

How I wish that some way

I could shelter you from all harm

I long to cradle you

All your life

But if I truly love you

I cannot

I must stand by

My duty I must do

To watch you laugh

 Suffer and grow

Practice at kissing injuries

Offering advice and love

Whenever your spirit is low

I will make mistakes

Please understand that

With this journey, we undertake

But whatever happens, never forget

You are close to my heart

C. Lin Rawlins May 1997©