For My Son Kevin

by Arlene Jacobs

Where are you going
My little one?
Somewhere with no pain
Only joy and fun.

Slowly, so slowly
You're slipping away
Will you be with me
At the break of day?

How much do I love you
My baby boy
Mixed with the sorrow
There has been great joy.

No words can tell how
You have changed me
You've given too many blessings
For all to see.

I never thought that
I could love so deep
We have our memories
Always to keep.

Don't go, my baby,
I'll miss you so!
I wanted to teach you
And help you to grow.

But you have fought
And we're so proud of you.
Mommy and Daddy beside you
Through and through.

We don't want you to suffer
With all you've been through
And if we must say good-bye
It will be best for you.

But don't leave us
Our little one
You have brought our lives
Joy, love and fun.

There is so much that
We haven't done
Don't leave us
Little one.

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