We had wanted you for so very long

Or so it must have seemed at times

Now we know we'll have forever

To keep you in our minds

On that joyful day when we learned

That you were on your way

We opened our home and hearts

And planned for a permanent stay

We never saw your smile

We never held your hand

You never had your birthday

How can we understand?

To hear your laugh, to dry your tear

To share your life each day

To see the wonder in your eyes

As you find your rightful way

We're told we should forget you

"You'll have another some day"

Don't they see the pain we feel

Is bruised by what they say?

We never saw your smile

We never held your hand

You never had your birthday

Some day we'll understand

(written by a dad for his 'little one')