The first time that I saw you,
So tiny and so new.
I fell in love immediately,
with a love i’ve never knew.
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They laid you in my arms,
You cuddled with no fear.
I could feel your trust in me,
I whispered “I Love You” in your ear.
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I counted all your fingers,
I counted all your toes.
I checked out your tiny body,
I kissed your little nose.
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To me you were so perfect,
You where whole without a flaw.
I held you fragilely in my arms,
Just like a china doll.
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The first time that I took you home,
My heart was full of fear.
Every time you’d make a sound,
I’d pick you up and hold you near.
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Now the years have passed,
As I look into her eyes.
I hold my grand child close to me,
It’s just like the very first time.

~Collette~
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