Daryl MARK Carey

Gift of a child

I’ll lend you for a little time
A child of mine, he said,
For you to love him while he lives
And mourn for when he’s gone.

It may be six or thirteen years,
Or twenty-two, or three,
But will you, till I call him back
Take care of him for me?

He’ll bring his charm to gladden you
And should his stay be brief,
You’ll have his lovely memories
As solace for your grief.

I cannot promise he will stay
Since all from earth return,
But there are lessons taught down there
I want this child to learn.

I’ve looked this wide world over
In search of teachers true
And from the throngs that crowd life’s lane
I’ve decided upon you.

Now will you give him all your love
Nor think the labour vain
And hate me when I come to call
To take him home again.

I fancy that I heard them say
‘Dear Lord thy will be done,
For all the joy, this child will bring
The risk of grief, we’ll run.

We’ll shelter him with tenderness
And love him while we may
And for the happiness we’ve known
Forever grateful stay.

And should the angels call for him
Much sooner than we planned,
We’ll brave the sadness that we feel
And try to understand.

Toni Dalton April 4, 2008

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In our hearts
You're always here
In our homes
You're always near
Death may take
But cannot part
For you are
Always in our hearts..
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Auntie Of Aliyah Gordon (Friend) April 3, 2008