to The Parents from The Newborn

There once was a babe who lived in the trees
The tiniest thing that you'd ever seen
In heaven she lived, and danced in the forests
She imagined she sang with the angel chorus
Then God told her that her time had come
"Your parents are waiting, my dear little one"
So He went to the tree to help her down
"Why must I leave?" she asked with a frown
The Maker smiled at the precious child
"You will understand, my dear, in awhile
There's someone down there who you will love
Your presence will bring them peace like a dove
It won't all be easy, that much is true,
But this is part of my plan for you.
The mommy who gives you life today
Will help you wipe your tears away
The daddy who one day leads you down the aisle
Will laugh with joy when he sees your smile"
The babe pondered this as she felt chagrined
Knowing her new life was about to begin
Taking His hand, which felt so strong
She knew at once that He was not wrong
As she grew up here on the earth
It was her daddy who gave her this warmth
The strong hands that held her when she would cry
And helped pick her up after a failed try
With this, daddy, I want you to know
That I will love you, wherever I go