A Walk to Remember

I walk to remember,

the steps you'll never take.

I carry you with me

as I firmly plant my feet.

Our trek started long ago

before my belly swelled.

You were a love that grew

like butterfly wings that beat.

Your gentle flutters then became

kicks upon which I would dwell.

And I would talk to you, sweet babe,

about the world you soon would meet.

The sun always shone upon us then ~

when you were in my womb.

And I was eager to show you the world

that would have been your home.

How you'd have loved the shining

blue skies without a cloud.

The autumn leaves turning,

the snow falling all around

The flowers in the summer

would have filled your eyes with smiles.

And the rain that might have fallen

woud have caused you great surprise.

You would have traveled far with me

holding me by the hand.

And I'd have shown you all I could ~

more than I can imagine.

You hold my HEART tightly now

as though we're holding hands

How far we've traveled, little one,

and my life with you has been sweet.

For I carry you in my heart,

as I firmly plant my feet.

By Kathie Rataj Mayo ~1986

A walk to remember children lost through miscarriage, stillbirth, infant and childhood death.  October 2, 2011