Don't Shed Baby Tears

Little chestnut locks and purple ankle high sneakers

Pink fairy dresses, flowers and ribbons

Running around, fathers chasing after

The laughter and smiles; priceless.

You  cross  my  mind  and  I try  not  to  cry.

"Don't shed baby tears," your echo haunting. "You will wrinkle fast in the later years. Try to be strong and brave, the child I raised."

I pick up my cell phone, text you and click SEND!