I am sent back in time
To a day that I held him close
And pretended he was mine
A happy little baby
With a smile so fine
I knew at that moment
I would protect him 'til the end of time
As life went on
I watched him grow
From an innocent little baby
To a child with a devilish glow
He never ceased to amaze me
Or be a bore
This active little child
This mischievous little boy
As the pages in the Book of Life turn
And the endless memories churn
The devilish little boy of years ago
Has grown into a handsome young man
He's had his share of trials and tribulations
But never let it get him down
Instead he kept his head held high
And triumphed with grace abound
As I close the Book of Life
I glance around
At all the people who came to see him
Recite his wedding vow
I say goodbye to that boy
I used to chase out of my room
And gaze with pride at my brother
Who is now a handsome groom
As he holds the hand of his beautiful bride
And looks at her with love and pride
Another chapter is being written
In his Book of Life
Copyright Norma J Ludwig
