Today is your Birthday
Melina Reeves
August 2002
Today is your birthday
Sweet Baby, Dear
I wish that I could hold you
I wish that you were here
Did you get a cake today?
With candles gleaming bright?
Eleven candles today
If you were here I might
Bake that cake for you
with mickey mouse on top
I'd use bright colors of blue and red
But, if I made it today, I'd have to stop
Because I can't send it to Heaven
I can't deliver it to you
I can't hold you or give you hugs
but.... I promise not to be blue
Your party is everyday
Beyond the gates of pearly white
You're birthday is sure to be grand
Angels everywhere - it must be a sight.
So I'll just close my eyes
and imagine you here with me
I'll hold you in my arms
and in my heart for eternity
Comments: I lost Nathan to SIDS at the age of 2 months. He will always be remembered by his Mommy and Daddy, and his 3 younger sisters. I wrote this poem as a memorial on his birthday.
You may reach Melina at kitteycatz01@yahoo.com for comments.
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