A Mother's Confession

Your appearance was a mystery
None had thought you came
But once there was inquiry
Our lives would never be the same

The unknown journey that lies ahead
The next step in the sequence of life
But now while we lay in our bed
We pray you do not touch the reaper's scythe

Once doubt was eliminated
And everyone realized the truth
Your existence was surely unanticipated
The words of confidence were there to soothe

The unknown journey that lies ahead
The next step in the sequence of life
But now while we lay in our bed
We pray you do not touch the reaper's scythe

My aggravation and fear grew as you did
Every day with your presence more shown
The only thing splendid
Was knowing I was never alone

The unknown journey that lies ahead
The next step in the sequence of life
But now while we lay in our bed
We pray you do not touch the reaper's scythe

Then I felt your movement
Your existence so real
There was no illusion
To the emotions I could feel

The unknown journey that lies ahead
The next step in the sequence of life
But now while we lay in our bed
We pray you do not touch the reaper's scythe

Time has passed and I have held you safe
Within this flesh capsule I used to loathe
This putrid flesh that used to enchafe
Is now your home for growth

The unknown journey that lies ahead
The next step in the sequence of life
But now while we lay in our bed
We pray you do not touch the reaper's scythe

Only mere moments separate our faces
Only time keeps us apart
But when we meet, full of embraces,
It be our new start

The unknown journey that lies ahead
The next step in the sequence of life
But now while we lay in our bed
We pray you do not touch the reaper's scythe