You Were Loved

BY Brenda Reichstein

Before your eyes had
opened to the light,
Before you could smile
and coo all night
Before arms could reach
to hold you tight,
You were loved, you were loved,
you were loved.

Before you had time
not to like it here,
Before you had time
to show any fear,
Before you had time
to shed a tear
You were gone, you were gone,
you were gone.

I am writing this poem
to let you know
That I never really wanted
to let you go.
I wanted to keep you here
and let you know
You were loved, you were loved,
you were loved.

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