Babies, Babies, Everywhere

I am noticing babies more these days
more than I ever had before, it seems,
I've been getting a sad feeling lately
babies, babies, everywhere, even in my dreams.

I held a friend's baby boy today
he looked at me with big eyes deep
as I cradled him gently in my arms
it nearly crippled me when he fell asleep.
I stroked his soft light hair
fell in love with that new baby smell
then he flashed a little toothless smile
at that moment, all the world was well.

His daddy took him back slowly
from my arms, ripping a piece of my heart
knowing we'll never have one of our own
saddens me to the point of falling apart.

I suppose I shouldn't be so selfish
God has already blessed me with two-
but they're almost grown and it can't be the same
as beginning a tiny new life with you.