Even as you grow
in age
in weight
in shoe size
know this…
You will always be
my little man
and despite the fact
that you can’t form words
I know you hear me
Feel me
You know you are loved
You are precious
Irreplaceable
Perfectly you
However,
I wish that I could make it better
Take it all away
The stares from strangers
Your pain and limitations
But God had a plan for you
and for us
I will continue to trust
as I protect you
and love you
I’d give the clothes off my back
In fact,
If ever I had to choose
between you or my death
I'd tell you I love you
with my very last breath.
