The Guarded Heart

The Guarded Heart

Hides behind a shield to muffle it's lonely cry;

if you take the time to listen and learn the reason why,

it will open wide for you, if only you will try.

The blessing of two children was bestowed upon to me

An unexpected boy and a long awaited she.

The boy with velvet eyes and a smile most disarming

So playful and so tender and always, always charming.

She came to me with loveliness as a veil that she wore;

My love for her was instant and from deep inside my core.

This child had a soul that had seen the world's trials;

the innocence of babydom had been gone for many miles.

Old soul what can I give to you that you don't already know?

Love without condition and to touch the heart you're scared to show.

But something new is rising from behind your beauty veil;

a sweetness and a trusting through this real life fairy tale.

Your eyes shine with renewed hope and a light that has a twinkle

You hold me with your gaze and in your laughter I hear a tinkle.

When I offer gentle kisses and wrap my arms around you tight;

I get back what I have given; you no longer fuss or fight.

Oh how long I have waited to walk this path with you

to watch you grow and fulfill your dreams most true.

My special little princess, my perfect Asian pearl.

Always and forever my darling chosen girl.

Love, Mother