My child

You felt me before I could feel you,
you heard my voice before I heard you cry,
I loved you before I met you
My sweet child

I experienced your birth
I helped you grow
I nurtured you
It was my greatest duty

I held you when you were upset
I laughed with you
fought for you
It was my purpose

I watched you age
I watched you fall in love
I watched you make mistakes
I watched you become you
And I've never been prouder

Soon you will experience the thrills of having a child
From treasurable memories to the heartbreaking fight
And as the grow you will soon take my place
My beautiful legacy