Little Hands

Little hands wrapped around my finger tight,

Eyes wide open, taking in the light.

I hear your heartbeat, steady and new,

Every breath you take, I breathe with you.

And I don’t know how I got this lucky,

But I promise I won’t let you down.

I’ll hold you close through the sleepless nights,

Be your safe place, be your guide.

When the world feels big and you feel small,

I’ll be right here through it all.

You’re my heart, my moon, my sun—

My little boy, my precious one.

Tiny footsteps will turn to running fast,

Days go slow, but years will rush right past.

One day you'll stand where I stand now,

But I’ll always see you as you are now.

And I don’t know how I got this lucky,

But I promise I won’t let you down.

I’ll hold you close through the sleepless nights,

Be your safe place, be your guide.

When the world feels big and you feel small,

I’ll be right here through it all.

You’re my heart, my moon, my sun—

My little boy, my precious one.

Someday you’ll dream and chase the sky,

Spread your wings and learn to fly.

But no matter where life takes you to,

You’ll always be my little you.

Little hands wrapped around my finger tight,

I’ll love you, son, for all my life.