While You Lay Sleeping….

I placed my hand on your chest and

relished the sound of your heartbeat.

While You Lay Sleeping…

I felt your warm breath tickle my ear and

welcomed a tear of unconditional love.

While You Lay Sleeping…

I envisioned your future and

marveled at the possibilities.

While You Lay Sleeping…

I caught a glimpse of who you might become and

dared to believe all your dreams would come true.

While You Lay Sleeping…

I traced the line of your face and

caught a fleeting, backward glance of my childhood.

While You Lay Sleeping…

I embraced your tiny shape and

vowed to protect you for as long as I live.

While You Lay Sleeping…

I watched you dream and

quietly realized that mine had already come true.

I finally understood why I was put on this earth…

All While You Lay Sleeping.

Please feel free to reproduce- credit to Melissa Lowry.  Thanks!