Oh gentle, little loving soul
In my own image cast
So eager to take the reins life
And make the world go fast
In you are all good things united
All hopes and joys and dreams
The love that makes all burdens light
Within your eyes, shines and gleams
And yet it seems you know me not
You smile and wink and turn away
And playful, run and hide
When I would have you stay
Could it be you know me not
The one who gave you loving life
And tenderly raised and cared for you
Protecting you ever from harm and strife
Does all the love I feel for you
Only run one way
Oh, little girl, say it is not so
Before you wink and smile and run away
Frank J. Hernandez
Copyright ©2000 Frank Hernandez