Diary of My Baby

My child lie within me now
The news has been confirmed
Words can't describe the feeling
The first time I felt him squirm

It's such a special feeling
To know he's safe inside
My womb is quickly growing
So the news is hard to hide

Each day I tell my baby
Of the things we all will do
'Cause I think my child hears me
And knows we love him too

I know he's leaving heaven
Probably scared to come to earth
So I like to reassure him
He's even loved before his birth

I tell him about his Father
What a happy family we will be
How we'll work together
So we can be eternally

I ask God to bless my baby
That he'll be safe and strong
That his life will be a good one
Happy, honorable, and long

I ask him for his guidance
So we can raise him well
It's such a special mission
So I don't want to fail

Time is getting closer now
The months are passing by
My child grows within me
His time is drawing nigh

He must be very healthy
He can kick just like a mule
Oh he's very, very active
Not a moments ever dull

Finally his time arrived
And as I gave my child birth
I wondered how he was feeling
About coming down to earth

And then I saw my baby
A screaming little boy
Only parents know that feeling
Of indescribable joy

I can't forget the love I felt
When they placed him in my arms
I knew that he was chosen of God
For he had such heavenly charms

I looked into his depending eyes
And at that very time
I felt a shock of responsibility
For his world depended on mine

I realized I had a child of God
That was perfect in every way
It was up to me to guide him
And give love to him each day

It was up to me to feed him
To cuddle and to hold
Then I thought of ugly stories
Of neglection I've been told

Then I looked into those eyes again
There were so dependent on me
I sensed a feeling of helplessness
And then I said to he

You know we'll always love you
Don't ever be afraid
You're here because you're wanted
Our joy is all you've made

So rest your little head on me
As we hold you in our arms
We feel so very blessed to have
A baby with your charms

Don't ever think you're all alone
When you need someone who cares
Just give a little whimper
And your parents will be there

We'll always keep your tummy full
The other end so dry
We'll always feel it an honor
To care for our little guy

We'll teach you about heaven
When its memories are gone
We'll always be your best friends
Whether things go right or wrong

My baby looked up at me
And a radiant gleam filled that child
And even though only hours old
He smiled his first smile

 

Written May 1979
To my little "Itch".  This is his story and it's true.