Love Beyond the Shadows

To my little light, my precious one,

There's a lot I want to say but words sometimes run

Through fears and doubts, through storms in my mind,

But I promise, my love, you're my reason, you're my shine.

Growing up held shadows, fears I can't hide,

Battles inside me, a turbulent tide.

A part of me afraid I won't be enough,

Broken pieces, still trying to be tough.

But every night I pray, to be strong, to be whole,

To break free from the chains, heal my soul.

I worry you'll suffer, due to the scars I bear,

But in your tiny hands, I see hope, I swear.

I'm sorry if my struggles cause you pain,

If my fears cloud the sun, and for when I fail again.

You are my heart, my future, my pride,

In your eyes, I find strength, to help me cast my fears aside

Living in a place where my love is so misunderstood,

Where whispers threaten the sweet and the good.

I fear the world might not see us right,

But I’ll fight for your beautiful light.

To give you a life where love is free,

Where you can be everything you're meant to be.

My greatest hope, amidst all my flaws,

Is to keep you safe, just because.

I'm sorry if my struggles cause you pain,

If my fears cloud the sun, and for when I fail again.

You are my heart, my future, my pride,

In your eyes, I find strength, to help me cast my fears aside

One day you'll understand, when you're older, wise,

That love is resilient, beyond our disguise.

Our journey is tough, but I promise this,

You are my miracle, my reason to persist.

So hold on tight, my little one,

We'll face this world, and we'll be strong.

No matter where life takes us, come what may,

Forever your Aba, in your heart, I’ll stay.