A Parents Prayer

You sent a child to me

to fill my life with joy,

And only You knew which was best

-A little girl or little boy.



Somehow I took for granted, Lord,

That we would have a lifetime,

And I made so many future plans,

For that precious child of mine.



Enchanted by that Miracle,

Caught up in each new day,

I guess I didn't hear you, Lord,

When you said, "They can't stay."



I trust You, Lord, Thy Will; not mine,

Yet I cant understand,

This sudden loss-this emptiness-

Caused by another's hand.



I know my child's in heaven now,

But my heart is aching so,

I'm sorry I wasn't ready, Lord

to let my baby's go.



There wasn't time for one last hug;

There was no final kiss,

Oh God, its all those special smiles

That I already miss.



So Lord, could You do just one thing

For me especially?

Please hold my son's close to You

For all Eternity.