I never knew such fears
till a child was born anew to me

Many moments of my life filled
with such scare

Every night when lights dim to darkness
I secretly thanked him up above

For that one day more
I had with them




 
Many days had moments of heaviness
the tears of fear that haunted me

What shall become of my children
if I shall die?

Who will tend to them ...
who would love them like I?




 
To the days that separate us
the faces I no longer see
it scares me

The need to keep them safely by my side
never wanting to let them go

God!  I hope I don't die
till they're fully grown –




 
They've always brought fulfillment to me
I love them oh just so

They bring such unexpected joy
they bring love to its fullest

Such innocence surrounds them
such love they need




 
For who will love my children
if I shall die?

Who will guide them
who will hold them?

My deepest fear
if I shall die
who will love my children
like I?



February 1988