When in the Heavenly Realms I'm crowned thy Queen,
Enthroned forever at thy perfect side
Thy kiss shall be circlet enough I ween,
My royal scepter thy fingers entwined!

POAS

A wish and a prayer,
Wond'ring if you are there.
Hoping, my child,
Is this hope far too wild?
Am I ready for this?
Oh! How I long to kiss
Your cheeks and your nose,
Count all of your toes,
And yet I'm so scared!
I don't think I'm prepared
For something so small,
So fragile, so all
Consuming! And yet
Though we've never met,
And I'm not sure you exist,
I just can't resist
Loving you!

Growing.

Here's a blanket to keep you warm.
I'm your mother, I'll keep you safe from harm.
Oh baby boy! Cry your tears.
Let them wash away all your fears.
Mother hears.
Mother's here.
Always near.

Here's a bandaid. Show me the place.
Rest awhile within my arms embrace.
Then, son of mine, dry your eyes!
Keep on chasing those sunny skies.
How time flies!
While my prize
Learns to fly.

Chrysalis

You flutter and bump,
A lost bird inside me.
My skin moves for you, with you.
You have such power!
To make me love you,
Want you,
Carry you,
Every second of the day.
My worries are of you,
My joys are of you,
My life is become you,
Strong, fragile thing.

Grumpa

I don't think you knew I called you that in my head.
I was never quite brave enough to say it to your face,
But somehow I kind of think you would have liked it.
I miss you.
I'm sad that your great-grandson won't get to meet you,
I'm sad that I won't get to sit and listen to your stories again.
At least, not here in this life.

While you're at work

I miss you when you're gone.
The house is always so still.
I'll be glad when the baby comes,
These quiet hours to fill.
I miss you when you're gone.
My thoughts are away with you,
Waiting for your key in the lock,
Your home-again face in view.
I miss you when you're gone.
Your touch, your smile, your hair.
I ache for your arms around me
When the missing's hard to bear.
I miss you when you're gone.
I wonder what you are at.
I try to imagine your day,
I don't know enough for that.
I miss you when you're gone.
Your day's not twined with mine now
So inseperably like it was
In the weeks and months ago.
I miss you when you're gone.
But that only makes the time
You're here with me that much sweeter
Your bright presence more sublime.

Little L

I nestle close to your father,
He lays his hand where you sleep,
I feel you wake and begin to move
Within your cradle deep.
I see your movements across my skin,
Feel your stretches, rolls, and jerks.
I've yet to meet you little one,
But how I love your quirks!!