My Children Poem by Wilfred Mellers

I was there on your first day of life
Protected you from the pain and the strife
Late night feeding I did them too
That and much more I did for you

Picked you up when you fell down
Promised you I'd always be around
Cleaned you up when you made a mess
For you, I would have done no less

Trips to the doctor I was there
Just to show you that I cared
Held you hand when you got a shot
Gave you a lollipop to hit the spot

Dressed you and took you the first day of school
Taught you to obey the golden rule
Speak up and wait your turn
These lessons you had to learn

Picked you up every day
Forever in my heart, you will stay
Teacher conferences I went to them all
I was always at your bacon call

School projects I helped you out
Carried them for you without a dough
Supported you on everything you made
For my love for you could never fade

I whipped you weeping eyes
Protected you from those evil lies
Lightning strikes I held you so tight
Just to let you know you will be all right

Thunder claps and the rains came
But for you, I've always felt the same
Conversations you play coy
But through the years you brought me so much joy

Bright, smart beyond your years
But still at night you cry tender tears
For you, I wish I could do more
For life you I will adore

You are my children and I will love you forever
The bond we have no one can sever
My girls, my boys my only treasure
Hearing your voice, O' what sweet pleasure

In this life, I can never suffer defeat
For you have made my life so complete
Sometimes I feel like I am dreaming
For you have given my life great meaning

And I thank God above
For you're the ones I love
Five of the most beautiful people in the world

(Kimberly, Samantha, Aaron, Jamila, Kimani)