Your arrival so imminent
The expectation brings so much excitement
Instantly everything became a flurry of movement
Suddenly fear paralyzed me in the span of a moment
Never realizing it was the beginning of my agonizing torment
Where there should have been a wail, instead a crushing silence
Death summoned without violence
I glimpsed you still and quiet in the distance
Offering myself so that you could have a chance at life and permanence
Not even that made a difference
Clarity slices through me, imparting a lasting fear
All uncertainty is gone and all is now crystal clear
Knowing pain will intercede year after year
As long as I breathe, for you, I\'ll always shed a tear
Not even my own life did I hold so dear
Yet Fate had to viciously interfere
You are forever etched into my heart and memory
My arm, your living tributary
Given out of love and sincerity
My greatest wish is that your soul endure for eternity
So you may have another chance to best calamity
A child should never have to be buried by a parent
Our one wish truly transparent
That you\'d never have to come under Death\'s enthrallment
My love forever sent to encompass you in warmth and light
So let your soul burn dazzling and bright