Just Once

Author Unknown

Just Once, I wish I could have spent
a late hour rocking you in my arms.

Just Once, I wish I could have
gently lay you in your crib.
I wish I could have changed a diaper,
chosen an outfit for the day,
given you a bath, soothed your skin with lotion...

Just Once, I wish I could have
heard you cry out in loneliness for me,
spent time alone with you, just the two of us,
strolled you proudly through the shopping mall.

Just Once, I wish I could have heard those words;
"what a beautiful, healthy baby girl!"

Just Once...

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