Prayer for my Child

How hard it is to say goodnight,
and wonder if you'll sleep too tight,
for if you didn't wake tomorrow,
it would be my greatest sorrow.

I've loved you deeply right from the start,
and if there were a window to my heart,
you'd find all the love you've given me,
your life it means so much to me.

So we'll take each day as it comes,
and say our prayers, when the day is done,
whatever life brings we'll see it through,
as often wishes do come true.

A gift you are from the one above,
you've given my life meaning,
and filled it with love,

So precious God above
who sent you to me,
might I ask that you set her free, for one more day.
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