For Makai

Little child, I love you so

I hope you always remember

the way we once smiled

together, when you’re grown

Little child, just one more hug

before you get too big

for me and all my kisses

a big man on your own

Little child, play with me

with cars and drums and games

let’s pretend you’re a dog again

and I’ll pick you out as my pet

Oh, my boy, my favorite boy,

There was so much pain before you came

so much darkness and sorrow then

where now there is only your light

Oh, my boy, my favorite boy,

I’ll always be here just for you

If things get tough when you grow up

remember the times we were two