Lil Monkey

The softness in his eyes melted my heart
His endless smile and beautiful mind
Captivated my soul.

His hands were small but strong
His smile was beautiful to a fault.
His laugh could lighten my world.

He would challenge me to better myself
He would push me to my limit
And would always make me feel better.

I watch him grow up now and my heart is warm.
He still fills that part of me that loves so strongly.
He is my reason for waking up and daring life to get me.
He has taught me unconditional love

And that noone is more important.

I watch him now, laughing it up on the phone
And I remember his first laugh, his first tears,
And his first "love you".
I remember his first everything.

I realize that he will not always be an arm length away
And that each hug is always the best hug ever.
I know he will leave me one day
But he will always be lil monkey

~~grb 2011~~
to my son