Letter to My Daughter

For nine months we were one
I carried you under my heart
prayed for you to have a healthy start

With twinkling brown eyes and curly black hair
you breathed in your first breath
I handled you with upmost care

I sang to you and rocked you to sleep
watched over you
my love runs deep

Now you are grown
children of your own
they are only on loan

Precious you were
precious you remain to me
precious you will always be

I love you is what I am trying to say
I will forever love you
each and every day

. Love, Mom

Josephine Silva
5/12/01