In My Dreams.....

As a girl I had a common dream,

to be a mom someday.

My baby would have eyes of blue and

hair the hue of hay.

But now my dreams have been transformed,

new visions fill my head;

Now the tresses that I long to stroke

are raven black instead.

And in my dreams those eyes are not

so big or blue or round;

Now in my dreams they're almond shaped

and colored cocoa brown.

And in my dreams my arms can stretch

across enormous seas.

They reach half-way around the world and

hold you close to me.

As you grow in your mother's womb,

carefully knit together,

you're also growing in my heart,

where you will stay forever.

And in my dreams the moment that

your mother says good-bye;

I'll be right there to comfort you and

hold you as you cry.

Our features may not look alike;

we're different as can be;

But still I know the Father has created you for me.

And though I've not yet kissed your face,

or held your tiny hands,

and though we're half a world apart

in very different lands;

I'll be right there to get you

just as soon as God allows.

But 'till He says the time is right

I give to you this vow.

I'll pray for your protection

every night on bended knee.

For God will hold you in His arms,

until you're here with me.

-Gayle Leubecker

(thank you cindy!)