Sweet Baby

grown girl

independent full of life

never complaining

the ugly card dealt

responsible

staying healthy

staying safe

never complaining

thousands of pokes

night and day

never complaining

day and night

stealing in the dark

beautiful girl sleeping

hold a hand ready a finger

routine

noooo, mommy

the sound catches my heart

compressed with nostalgia and heartbreak

the voice of a precious

innocent five year old baby

a tired voice

deep from the soul

all trusting with wonder

the protector inflicting

noooo, mommy

petting a troubled brow

gulping tears I'm sorry

shhh, all done

sleep sweet baby