Ever So Gently, In My Arms

I love to scoop you up ever so gently into my arms

And cradle you and rock you softly back and forth

I stroke your cheeks and smooth down your hair

I give you back rubs

And hold your hand in mine

I love to sing or hum little songs to you

Sometimes I tickle you just to hear you giggle

I love to watch you sleep

You look so peaceful

I want to hug you and never let go

I whisper into your ear ‘The world is good.’ and ‘You are loved.’

I tell you that you have a bright future ahead

You are beyond perfect; you are immaculate

Yet fragile as porcelain china

I wish to build an army around to protect you

That never may anyone nor anything harm you

That no one may ever mistreat you nor break your hearts

You grow, and I can no longer rock you in my arms

And cuddles would embarrass you

So I give you my advice and my support

You already know you have my unconditional love

I don’t see you every day now

You have your own lives and your independence

But I am still here for you

You may have changed a lot on the outside

But to me, you will always be my babies

And a mother’s love knows no end

This is infinity