little one, little one...

Around Christmas of 2000, I wrote this not just for you, but for your Mom. You were nearly five years old and growing so fast that you took our breath away. Knowing that you're still growing that quickly, I thought I would remind us all how bittersweet that is. I know you'll continue to grow, but I hope you remember to listen, watch, and learn as much as you can from your Mom and your Grandma.

I love you and I miss you, Princess Monkey Girl!




little one, little one

little one, little one
sitting upon my knee
the things you’ll have seen
by the time you’re as old as me
the wonders this world holds
out there to be discovered
and the mysteries of life
waiting to be uncovered
you’ll go far of that i’m sure
your love of life will make it so
charming everyone you meet
making friends everywhere you go

little one, little one
tugging at my heart
the tears we will shed
when it is time for us to part
everyday you grow bigger
and the world calls to you
soon you will leave me alone
with only missing you left to do
time will start to unravel
our lives that were once entwined
you’ll long to test your wings
and forget we once shared mine

oh little one, little one
you are the best part of me
take that out into the world
and ensure i’ll live for all eternity
i have managed to leave my mark
with the dreams i’ve passed on to you
some day you’ll do the same
for all of your little ones too
sharing the things we learned together
and all the things taught by me
you will one day grow to be a woman
but my little one you will always be