For Emily

An afternoon stroll with a friend on a heated day, Her hair perfectly swaying to her giggle bounce Holding her tummy, simply stating “I have a baby on the way” Hugs, kisses, dreams and wishes For this Mrs The sun shining inside and out So lucky she felt that day, she has a baby on the way Baby’s daddy holds mommy’s hand Says thank you honey, I love you so much Our baby is lucky to have your heart And I’m so blessed to wear your band A visit to the doctor turned perfect joy into shock You have cancer he told her You won’t live with this life in you Sit soon with your husband and have a talk Hugs, kisses, dreams and wishes For this Mrs. The sun shines brightly on this day Cause she still has her baby on the way Her husband crying uncontrollable tears Loving her so He could never ever let her go He can’t choose he doesn’t want to lose His wife or his child She knew for her this baby was a voice A wish she made so long ago A wish come true And there was no one telling her what to do It was ultimately her decision, her choice Six years have passed, and Emily asks, “Daddy, when will I see mommy?”, Today my sweet angel, Today Hugs, kisses, dreams and wishes For this Mrs The sun still shining on this day as Emily kneels to pray For mommy Mommy had made her choice And daddy still hurts so bad, he misses her smile, her touch But he holds Emily today with Mommy's light warming them both His deep indescribable love for Emily sustains him On her birthdays Hugs, kisses, dreams and wishes For Emily The sun still shining on this day her hair perfectly swaying to her giggle bounce, as she plays,