Child...

A face that peeped at me
Half awake alive
A smell of freshness
A smell of life

A hand that clutched my finger
A warmth that I felt
Reassurance of purpose
My life was worth living

Your laughter echoes in the walls
Your prancing still wakes my nights
Your thoughts still let me dream
Your face allows me to imagine

A voice of dulcets
Like nature gave aplenty
Like god was generous
Like I was fortunate

Your eyes still stir my heart
Your glance still exposes my soul
Your smile lights my sorrow
Your grief melts me

Was I prepared to take you
Was I allowed to own youWas I destined to get you
Was I supposed to lose you

A limbo that I exist
A liberation I crave
An end I long for
A life a long wait

Memories that you left me
Memories that I have
Memories that make me
You my only memory

A face that peeped at me
Awake half alive
A calmness engulfing you
Sleep sweet child of mine
And I asked nemesis
Death Where is thy sting?