Gently Hold My Hand

Gently hold my hand,
as I may stumble
taking that first step.
I'm not really ready
to walk alone, as yet.

Gently hold my hand,
and whisper softly.
Chase away the fears,
sing to me lull-a-byes
and wipe away the tears.

Gently hold my hand,
as I sniff and cry
from love's heartbreak,
then tell me that true love
is always worth the wait.

Gently hold my hand,
feel my boundless joy
at holding a new life
near my breast, I promise
to help you face the strife.

Gently hold my hand,
during those many
ups and countless downs.
Children seem to grow
by giant leaps and bounds.

Gently hold my hand,
as my babies go
to be on their own.
Please hear my heartfelt wish,
don't let them be alone.

Gently hold my hand,
as I frailly lay
struggling for breath.
sit down here beside me and
guide me through my death.