Mama Loves You!

A few months back, the husband of one of the mother-in-law's co-workers contacted us to ask if it would be okay if he wrote a poem about Annabelle. Of course we said "Yes".

We got to visit with Berni and his wife on our trip to the Northwest last week and he presented the wife and I as well as her parents with copies of his original poem that had been super-imposed over a blown-up photo of the wife and wee one. The whole deal was matted and framed and now hangs in Annabelle's nursery.

It is absolutely stunning - made even more so by the fact that Berni made a photocopy of all 15 drafts of the poem and glued it to the back of the frame - not to mention that he and his wife are wonderful people and we had a great time visiting with them!

Here is the photo he used and his poem:

Mama Loves You!
by Bernard G. Botz

In Mama's protective arms so dear
Held and cuddled by delicate hands,
Soft whispers of love in infant's ear
Spoken for the small newborn to hear,
"Mama loves you!" - With no demands.

Baby's eyes and mouth are opened wide
When Mama shares a truth in each word,
An unconditional love from inside
Joins both hearts which are unified
Through the loving voice the infant heard.

Three words by mother spoken with care
In loving tone, "Mama loves you!"
Giving soft kiss, scent of baby fresh air;
Babe feels caressed, knows Mama is there.
This strengthens the motherly love so true.

God's blessings and gifts are evermore,
They remind us of His true grace.
This picture of love shows us once more,
The child parents are thankful for,
Seen here in little Annabelle's face.