Dearest child

I saw you, I held you in my arms, Since then, I wish no harms Ever go your way. Every word I utter, say, Should be devoted to you, Express how my love is true -my child, my dearest, my bird.

I desire to give you everything While you stay under my safe wing -sunshine and golden sand, Dearest, give me your hand And I'll navigate through the storm From the tilted stage to flat platform -my child, my dearest, my bird.

I sit in bed wide awake late at night, The empty house doesn't feel right -I should be putting you to sleep With a lullaby, nothing too deep To confuse your sunlit young mind Where miracles are common to find. My child, my dearest, my bird.

Without your presence, I'm torn, lacking my life's essence And nothing could lift my spirits. I need you and your eight-year-old wits To bring me cheerful laughter, Happiness to linger long after. My child, my dearest, my bird.

I wanted to make you fly, I fought to destroy every lie That could threaten you joy So you'd stay so angelic and coy. Now, there's not a trace Of your painfully familiar face, My child, my dearest, my bird.

For me, it seems, you're lost, I've paid the fatal cost.

My child, my dearest, my bird.

My child, my dearest, my bird.