CHERISH

CHERISH.

Ten little fingers and ten little toes,
Cute little dimples and a sweet button nose.
A brand new member of our own family,
Baby, Dear, how we cherish thee.

Stumbling steps and fumbling words,
Your wide-eyed amazement at the sight of birds.
Learning to tell me where's your elbow and knee,
Toddler, Dear, how we cherish thee.

Off to school, and you make us proud,
How you learn to spell and to count out loud.
Showing what a friend to all you can be,
You're growing so fast; how we cherish thee.

Spreading your wings, and finding your feet
In an adult world that's not always so neat.
You learn by mistakes, that's how it must be,
You're a teenager! Still, how we cherish thee.

You have chosen your mate and taken a wife,
Together your love starts a brand new life.
The wheel spins once more, as it did for me,
Cherish your family, as we cherish thee.