I Watched & I Cried As You Grew

I watched you when I was afraid,
To let let you play alone,
I worried as I watched,
That you may stray from home.

I cried when you would hurt,
For I wanted to take your pain,
And pave a clear and crystal way,
For you'd have only health to gain.

I stayed awake night after night,
Just to watch you peacefully sleep,
And through the darkest hours,
Into your room I'd creep.

I felt I had you on borrowed time,
For you were perfect in everyway,
How could I hold on to someone,
making you a part of my everyday.

Years have passed by quickly,
My son, oh how you've grown,
Today you have a wife and family,
A new life of your own.

I no longer watch you as you sleep,
I no longer kiss your hurt away,
But you'll always be my precious child,
My love for you will never stray.

I'll always be your mother,
And you my little boy,
You'll always be within my heart,
Forever bringing me joy.