If I could have just one more
I’d do it in a minute
I’d jump at any chance I got
To feel and smell and live it
If I could hold your tiny body
Small and wet and new
I’d close my eyes and hold you near,
And take in every bit of you
If I could see you toddle over
Just one more time anew
I’d watch it like an action movie
Staring unsteady, trusting you
If I could hold your tiny hand
And walk you anywhere
I’d do it for as long as I could
And let you lead me where you dare.
If I could feel you climbing up
into my bed, all scared
I’d snuggle down, and fall asleep
Against your head all silky haired
If I could hear your tiny voice
Asking “why” again
I’d smile at the lovely sound
Devoid of any pain.
If I could feel you running
Headlong into my arms
I’d keep you there, as long as i could
Safe from all the harms.
If I could choose to have one more
One more tickle, one more squeeze
One more hand hold, one more hug
I’d ask for one more everything please.
See now your not so tiny
not so trusting, not so sweet
The world has taken it’s toll on you
It almost has you beat
I worry every day
That it might be your last
That this might be the day that you
Lose against the past
That i might not get another
Message, text or smile
Or awkward sideways hugs
That seems to be your style
If I could have just one more time
I’d take away the pain,
And just leave all the sunshine
So you’d have only good to gain
If I could hold you close again
And wipe away your tears
And soothe all of the boo boos
And calm all of your fears
I do it in a second
I’d rush right through that door
I’d never miss that chance
Like I may have missed before
You never know just what you’ll miss
The first it comes around
So treasure all those memories
The feels, the smells, the sound.
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