I NEVER WAS LOST

To my Daughter

I never was lost to you; I have been here waiting for you.

I never was lost to you, I held you in my heart.

I never was lost to you, Moms never are.

I prayed someday you would take the turn to find yourself again.

I somehow never gave up hope, but I asked God to watch over you.

I shed tears, as I knew I had to hold you at arms length.

It was hard but I knew I must.

I never was lost to you. I still had love for you in my heart.

I remember my little girl I used to rock to sleep,

I remembered the child that only wanted her Mom there when

she was sick or could not sleep.

I did not like this person you had become, but I still loved the person I knew you to be.

I never was lost to you: I just knew you had to find your way back to me on your own.

I never was lost to you, in fact I see you traveling the long road back now.

Welcome Home

I love you.

12/2005