My Child, My Saviour

I opened my eyes, I took you in.

I watched as you breathed life into both of us.

I listened as your cries softened and felt you nuzzle against my bare chest.

I started crying.

You showed me what true, unconditional love was.

You lit up my life.

You became my every reason.

You saved me.

The times ahead were dark,

My past was darker.

If I didn’t have my ball of light guiding my thoughts,

My thoughts may have become non-existent.

Understand,

As you grow taller and more independent.

That you never owe me anything,

You have already saved me 100 times over.

The smile on your face,

The compassion you embrace,

These are more than enough for me.

You deserve the best,

I may not always be that.

Understand,

I’m trying.

I promise you will never be loved by me conditionally,

I promise I will always be there for you,

I promise to guide you and not control you.

I promise, I promise, I promise.