There was a child in my mind, who danced and played with me.
I knew and loved , and wanted her, before she came to be.
From His hands He sent her, and wrapped her in His love,
and placed her in my arms, my angel from above.
My little infant princess, grew before my eyes,
From bottles to bookbags, she hardly ever cried.
Dancing shoes, rollerskates, piano and linedancing,
Mom became a shadow when the boys took her fancy.
But that was ok, because I knew, I'd experienced it before
that she'd outgrow that stage and come knocking at my door.
Because there is no love as strong as a mother and a daughter,
the bond was tightly sealed when she grasped my little finger.
I taught her compassion for everything that lived,
determination, self respect, all that I could give.
Only this time it was not her that came knocking on my door,
the news they brought, broke my heart , I crumpled to the floor.
I knew before they told which child of mine was gone,
my baby, my princess, God please let them be wrong!
But I knew, somehow I always knew she'd never become a woman.
She came to earth fulfilled her destiny, to Heaven she returned.
In my heart I built a Castle to keep her safe and warm,
inside the walls we play and sing and go on as before.
I'll keep her there until the walls crumble and I die,
then my spirit will be free and away with her I'll fly.
My hands reach up to Him that gave her unto me,
I gave Him back my daughter until I am set free.
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