Song for a Baby Who Couldn't Stay On Earth

Oh, precious life that grew within me,
Product of our dearest love,
How I yearn to hold you closely,
Though you've flown to God above.

I know that you are safe and well now,
Cuddled close in angels' wings,
But I yearned to get to know you
And to share our earthly things.

I know the splendor of God's heaven
Must make human life seem mild,
But, oh! the joy I would have shown you,
Had you lived with me, dear child.

You cannot come back to me, darling,
But some day, I'll come to you,
And in heaven I'll finally meet you;
Until then, I'll love you true.

For you are part of me forever,
Though for only a moment I had you here,
And I love you without measure,
Always you're my baby, dear.

Saralyn McAfee Smith