Before I go to Sleep

Before I Go To Sleep...
by Sally Meyer

Mommy, don't you cry and Daddy don't you weep.
I want to whisper something before I go to sleep.
I know that when I came here I looked perfect in every way.
And you were so proud, Daddy; when you held me on that day.
And Mommy, when you kissed me and wrapped me up so tight, I knew that I belonged here and everything was right. But then I stopped talking and began to slip away,
I saw your worried faces as you knelt by me to pray.
And Daddy, I always notice how you wipe away a tear,
When you watch the other children as they run and laugh and cheer.
I may not be able to tell you how much I love you so, Or even show you how I feel and what I really know.
But when you hold me, Mommy, at night when all is still, I feel the love you have for me and I know that all is well.
And Daddy, when you take me to the park to run and play I know that you still love me thought the words I cannot say. I want to tell you something before I go to sleep.
I may be sort of dirrect and you may not understand,
I know that I am not that little child that you and Daddy planned.
But I love you both so very much and I know you love me too,
And if I could only speak my heart, you would feel my love for you.
I know the future is unknown and you will always have to be,
The ones who love and listen and take good care of me.
I know that you are frightened and you shed so many tears,
And if I could I'd wipe them dry and take away your fears.
So Mommy, don't you cry now and Daddy please don't weep.
I want to say…I love you both, before I go to sleep.