When I was only months old,
you held me in your strong arms
feeding me my milk
I remember you taking the bottle away
only to cover my tiny face with kisses
When I was a year old,
a bar was worn between my feet
I was unable to walk alone
so you had carried me to my every destination
When I was five,
I laughed until there were tears
streaming down my face
as you tickled me and, tickled me some more
When I was ten,
you hugged me with so much love
I almost couldn't breathe
It was the best hug ever
You have guided me throughout all of my years,
You have helped me with many a problem
Never depriving me of love or affection
NOW, you are not as well
as you once had been
And it is my turn
It is my turn
to care for you in every way you need
Just as you had cared for me
One thing you need to know
I don't feel I HAVE to care for you
I love you so deeply
It will be my HONOR!
~Beth
10.7.91
~ All photos and poetry is 100% mine.
