Saturday, May 19, 2007

The Baby

Fragile and new
                        like spring's first dew
                        you took him under your wing
                        Gentle and fair
                        like the warm summer air
                        you noticed he wanted to sing

                        Concerned for his safety
                        this curious baby
                        you erased his steps before walking
                        Determined to control
                        his generous giving soul
                        You silenced his mouth before talking

                        And as he grew
                        learning and wondering
                        his poetic soul took flight
                        You feared your words
                        would go unheard
                        while rainbows decorated his sight

                        Somewhat older
                        and much more bolder
                        he began to write and dream
                        You simply couldn't allow
                        this heart to interrupt
                        your places to go and people to see

                        Then in the distance
                        the child remembered
                        voices from when he was born
                        Beaten in mind
                        Broken in soul
                        he longed for comfort and warmth

                        Shy and unsure he entered
                        this door that was somewhat hidden
                        Into a place full of forgiveness and grace
                        within a circle of hope he was living...

                        You watched from the corner of your world
                        confused and misled by your mind
                        Dragging him back to his solitude
                        You cut the ties that bind

                        Baby...

                        Quietly you exist in darkness
                        taught to ignore what you felt
                        But remember...
                        Ropes and strings will fray and break -
                        Glue will easily melt

                        Take the first steps with confidence
                        know that you are loved and safe
                        With hands and heart to guide you
                        you will never be taken away

                        Live the dreams your mind sang
                        during years of missing thoughts
                        With heaven and love to remind you
                        you will never again be lost

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