My Children

Like footprints in the sand Leaving tattoos from the start Walking hand in hand Gripping tightly, my heart I won't ease up My fingers clinch tighter Though you're growing tough I am a fighter My child, you will stay For all of my days And when my brown hair is gray Memories will replay You will plant your seeds For your dreams to flourish And when your first born breathes At ease, you will nourish At that moment, I will rest As you take on my role The beginning of your quest My purpose will unfold But you can be certain When I look at your face There will be no aged curtain Yet a veil of lace