My Little Angel

I held her,

held her in my arms;

cradled her,

softly singing a song.

She kept her eyes shut,

sweetly smiling whilst drifting off to sleep;

her head peacefully lent against my chest;

all the world felt at rest.

I've never understood what love was till I had her;

her tiny little hands and chubby feet;

my muse, obsession, purpose for living;

she was my perfect little angel, so sweet.

Now she's the one watching over me;

as I lay in bed, crying myself to sleep;

Goodbye my little angel, my greatest delight;

I hope you're at peace.

-R.W.