little ones

little broaches
mickey mouse, pluto
from disney land
i bought long ago
i dreamed
i would pin
on your lapel,
little ones;
as you laughed
and fidgeted
and asked
many questions.
pretty cards
of love
and friendship
i'd teach you
to make
to give
to your little friends.
fun games
we'd invent
and play
and songs
we'd make
maybe you too
would write
rhymes :)
giggles
and squeals
little lips
would smother
my face
with kisses.
little eyes
opened wide
would listen
to tales
of fairies
and flowers.
little hands
would plant
pretty shrubs
of fruit
and flower
in our garden.
little minds
would learn
to be in awe
of creation
and Creator.
dirty little feet
would run across
the clean carpet.
little bundles
of joy
would sleep
peaceful
and sound
and I'd watch
you breath
in and out
and marvel
at life
and God.
but, Lord
will ever
little joys
such as these
be mine?
Lord, you know
and you
i trust
until then
little broaches
from disneyland
lie wrapped
in tissue
tucked in
a box
awaiting
their rightful
little owners ..
Yet, Lord
amazing joy
still lives
in me
knowing that
i will
always be
Your little one :)