#6 Baby's Words

This poem was read at my son's Christening on the day of my 30th birthday. I dedicated it to my wife and to my mother. I wrote the words to say thank you. From both of us.

This poem originally was published in Poems on Life - Family Poems

Baby's Words

by Frank Greg

Although I am small and cannot say a word
these thoughts of my family I wish could be heard . . .
I feel all your love and the kind things you do.
I get so excited that I smile and coo.
A soapy warm bath or the comb through my hair
all your soft whispers that tell me you care.
Then wrapped in your arms it is safe and secure
protected with tenderness that is perfect and pure.
And if ever I'm messy, hungry, or cold
with just a small whimper I'm quickly consoled.
You kiss and caress to stop me from weeping
then patiently wait 'til I'm comfortably sleeping.
You make my life joyous, full of colors and fun
when I see you each morning your face is my sun.
So, if you aren't certain your gestures are felt
look deep in my eyes and I'm sure you will melt.
They say I'll grow fast like the blink of an eye
but do not be sad at the time that goes by.
Because I'll remember all you've given and shared
to get me through life completely prepared.
I'll be the great one who stands out in the crowd
your hearts will be happy I'll make you so proud.
I thank you so much for all that you do
and never forget that I love you, too.

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tonya

This was a very touching poem. thank you
Lisa

Loved the poem, great perspective and not gushy. Thanks
Kendra

This poem really touches my heart. My soon to be husband has a little girl about eighteen months old and sometimes i do feel like she wont ever know how much i love her and how much i was there for her when she was born and how much i wish i could see her right now. I miss and love her with all my hearts content. And I hope that one day she would know just how much i love her and that i'll always be there for her. This poem brings me hope that maybe someday she will know that.
charlotte

one of the best poems i have red i love it it made me cry i have a son of 4 months, i thought of him thank you. 10 out of 10, ps hope to reed more .
Joanne Catherine

this poem is so unique as it is from a voice of a baby
Athena

This touched me so deeply. Tears started rolling down my face. As I now am sure that's how my 4 month old feels! Thank You
Mona

I loved this poem. It was so eloquently written!
sarah

I loved this poem because I can see in both my daughters eyes all of this poem! It made me tear up because they are my life.
Tina

Any parent could not fail to love your poem. It touched my heart.
aleisa

this poem made me well up when i read it on sunday october 2nd,my neice will be getting dedicated as the salvation army call it. due to circumstances with my job i can't go. my brother and his wife won't be far from my thoughts on their special day,nor my neice. for weeks i've been looking for a special poem i can send and i think i've just found it.
katie

My grand-daughter is in the NICU and will be there for another month or so. My daughter is undera great deal of stress and this poem is just what we she needed to reasure her that it is going to be ok. Thanks Katie
Kelly

this was a fantastic poem!
Heidi

This is such a beautiful poem. I am weeks away from having my baby boy and every word of this poem is true.
gail

This poem moved me to tears. I read it at my son's christening.
cheryl

I just had my first baby grand daughter, was there with my daughter, i have experanced so much emotion, and ur poam i will send to her. It saids all a little one would, thank u and God Bless
Alicia

Here I am, bawling my eyes out after reading this poem. Im currently 28+ weeks pregnant with a little girl after 4 miscarriages and a stillbirth at 36 weeks. This poem gives me hope that things will be okay. :) Thank you so much for writing it.
Sharon

I absolutely adore your poem, it is beautiful and brought tears to my eyes. I am soon to be a godparent for my friends little girl and, with your permission, would love to be able to read your poem as part of the christening service.
audra

This is absolutely beautiful!
TJ

This is a beautiful poem - it sincerely pulled at my heart strings! My son is just two years old and at times can be quite exhausting and frustrating. These words remind me that he is just a baby, doesn't intend to be naughty and, most importantly, loves me. I will keep a copy of this in my filofax and next time I'm tired af ter a sleepless night, I shall read it again. Thank you.
Zita

This poem brought tears to my eyes and made me think of my son, Joseph.

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