Young Babe

Young Babe

Sleep young babe sleep, you're soon to be born
A gift to the earth, arriving at dawn
Just one more push, and you'll be there
To take first breath of lifes 'sweet air'
Blue eyes so bright, to look around
A muffled yawn, the sweetest sound..

And as you sigh, all hearts will weep
Mums little bundle, for her, to keep
What dreams in us, you will inspire
Such innocence, all hearts desire
Born of Love, and human need
A little life, from Mans spent seed..

I'll hold your young life in my hand
I'll cherish you, 'till you're a man
'Till time does come, when you will leave
Inside a tear, as old hearts grieve
To take your place in this cruel world
Your own young ones in arms be held..

And when I'm old, and soon to die
Old frail hands, wipe tear from eye
In YOUR hands, 'hope that there will be
A little face staring at me
With fairest hair, and warm, warm smile
To help me thru' my final mile..

And as last breath from me 'I'll do'
Like first one that first came from you
I'll look into those eyes so blue

And say these words.....'Heaven, sent you....'

(resubmitted 23/6/12)