My Kids

If only....

I could keep them small,

But would that stop them from a stumble or a fall?

If only....

I could make time stand still,

But would that ensure I get my fill?

If only.....

I could cut that invisible cord

And for their safety, blindly trust the Lord

If only.....

I could get a guarantee that they'll be fine

That my upbringing will keep them from crossing that line.

If only....

I could have more say in what they do

And manipulate their destinies too

If only...

I can smoothen the path they take,

But wouldn't I be putting their skills at stake?

If only...

I could hold myself back

And let them find their needle in that haystack

If only.....

They would listen more and argue less

But this is what adolescence does, I guess

If only.....

I could forever keep them close to me

But that won't do justice to whom they're meant to be

If only....

My endless worry would fade

But I'm a mother, that's how I'm made

Not only....

Am I learning that I have to let them try

They must open their wings and head for the sky

But.......

They will always be babies of mine

I will continue to love them till the end of time.