My Unborn Child

Each day I wonder why you never had a chance to be I know you're in a better place but wish you were with me And how I wanted so much for you to just be born Your brother and sisters hug me tight, but for you I still must mourn Would you have been my little girl or my baby boy Either one, I did not care, you would have been my joy Never heard your laugh or your little cry Did you look like me or have your Mommy's eyes I even still reach out and let you take my hand Then we walk along the beach, but only my footprints in the sand First day of school arrives and the bell will ring Here I stand alone because you I couldn't bring Then the night arrives for your big first date If you were my daughter, this boy I'd probably hate Now you want the keys and ask me how to drive I sit down in the car but you do not arrive We'll never have the chance to watch your high school play There will be no cap and gown or graduation day There will not be a wedding, you'll never say "I do" Or have a chance to move away, so that I can miss you I won't be able to admire the way that you have grown Wish that I could witness how you raise those children of your own Though you're in my heart and mind, there will always be some pain And all those thoughts of you bring these tears, my rain I can not wait to meet you, so I'll no longer weep Until that day arrives, I pray the Lord your soul to keep