Christopher

Up you climb to hug me,

Full of kisses, too;

Stealing sips of my tea,

As only you can do.

As you make yourself a spot,

You cover up your head;

Mommy has to check a lot,

To make sure you're not dead!

Your yellow jammies now fit you,

And make you look so long,

Adorned with Winnie and Tigger, too;

You look so big and strong.

Your smile brings me such gladness,

As year by year, you're growing;

It leaves a touch of sadness;

As onward time is going.

I'll try to hold this memory,

Forever in my mind;

For gladness is remembering,

  The love that grows with time.

                                                 Lynn Cavanaugh