I’VE SEEN YOU IN MY DREAMS

I’ve seen you in my dreams, my love,
I’ve seen you in my heart.
You will be born today, my love.
Your life’s about to start.

I’ve seen your golden, curling hair
And eyes of cornflower blue.
You get those from your mother, love –
Perhaps your father too.

I’ve seen you in a yellow dress,
A smile upon your face;
A ribbon in your hair, my love
And on your dress, some lace.

It doesn’t really matter whether
I am wrong or right.
For you’ll be loved for who you are -
A love that’s true and bright.

And are you hail and hearty, love?
And are you girl or boy?
A grandma’s blessing I bestow -
A life that’s filled with joy.

Your daddy could not wait, my love
To hold you in his arms
He sang to you and told you tales
Of fairies, spells and charms.

He’d press his lips against you love,
As in the womb you lay
And when he sang you’d dance, my love
And when he spoke you’d play.

And all the time your mother’s smile
Would light her gentle face.
She’d laugh, [but wince, when you
kicked hard],
Your presence brought her grace.

I’ve seen you in my dreams, my love,
I’ve seen you in my heart.
You will be born today, my love.
Your life’s about to start.

©Susan Phillips 8^th February 2004