Yesterday you were so small, hardly anything at all.
Tiny steps with hands outstretched and reaching out to mama.
Curly locks of dark brown hair, cascading to your shoulders.
All dressed up in Sunday best, getting everything in order.
Listening so closely, eyes so big and blue.
Playing mama with your babies, just like mama used to do.
Skipping down the sidewalk, swimming in the pool.
All the memories I carry, so fresh in my mind of you.

Take my hand and hold it tight, stay with me awhile.
Before I know it you'll be gone, replaced with a new gal.
Grown up tall and pretty, flirting with the boys.
Waving as you leave the house, gone are all the toys.
Shay my little beauty, a delight for all to see.
Take my hand and hold it tight, come and stay with me.
Your head upon my shoulder, kisses on my cheek.
Little arms around my neck, playing hide and seek.

All grown up, so many years gone by.
The little girl has grown into a beautiful butterfly.
Her wings are spread and fluttering,She seems about to leap.
But wait my little princess,The water's still too deep
Take my hand and hold it tight, stay with me awhile
Rest your head on my shoulder and talk to me for now
The time will come too quickly, you're still a little girl
Life is stretched before you, with years still left to grow
I know you don't believe me, its hard to take advice
But listen to your Mommy, she's the one who gave you life.
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