A Daughter’s Child
How can it be just one short year
Since you came into our lives?
A bundle full of love and joy,
A wonderful surprise.
Just twelve short months you've been with us?
I really can't explain ....
Just how I feel I've known you longer;
For to me, you remain ...
A piece of everyone I love,
My daughter and her mate;
A little bit of grandpa too,
And grandma's lovely traits.
And as you grow you'll take on
Bits and pieces of us all;
Although your personality
Is yours, unique by far.
Of course, we're all affected by
The life surrounding us;
The people and the attitudes,
The love, the care, the trust.
They help to shape you, little one;
God knows that we have tried,
To give you all the best in this ...
The first year of your life.
Be patient with us, as you grow,
For we are growing too;
You'll find we make mistakes sometimes,
But that is normal too.
We'll grow together, be secure,
And as a family strong;
We'll build a fortress, warm and true,
Where we can all belong.