For My Child - Christa Wells

I wasn't ready when you came

And now that I feel you pull away

I'm not ready to let you leave so soon

Your shoulders have been growing strong

And the heart within you beats for love

Of God and man and still I want to hold you

I will stand by in case you need reminding

I'll leave the porch light always on for you

And when you need me you'll know where to find me

You can't make me love you any less

Love you anymore than I do

I see you sleeping like a child

But the babe's been gone for a little while

And I'm still standing watch over your dreams

I worry that you'll take the lie

That tastes like truth without the bite

That you'll believe that love is something easy

I will stand by in case you need reminding

I'll leave the porch light always on for you

And when you need me you'll know where to find me

You can't make me love you any less

Love you anymore than I do

So run into the lapping waves

I know what is good may not always be safe

And it isn't I who shelters you anyway

You were never mine to keep

But to carry for a few days

I see you sleeping like a child

But the babe's been gone for a little while

And I'm still standing watch over your dreams