Empty

I have an empty bed

It's fairly small in size

It's still missing a mattress

I was sure we'd have it in time

We loved the color too

The shade of green, so blue

I imagined you in there

Now I walk past and stare

The bedroom was a spare

We prepared it with such extra care

You were such a tiny pink surprise

We planned you but still couldn't believe our eyes

I have an empty crib

It was meant to be yours

We decorated with pinks and purples

So many fun ideas in store

I have your picture frames

"Princess" and "It's a girl" all the same

Daddy removed your picture from there

Mommy couldn't handle the memory nor dare

To try and imagine you gone

It has been so short yet seems so long

You were so close to our touch

It's tragic how much we've had to miss, so much

We will never see you laugh or hold you when you cry

Never sing you off to sleep with an original lullaby

We can't cradle or rock you, only stuffed animals instead

You see sweet baby you left us aching with everything left unsaid

You won't ever tattle on your siblings

We won't see you argue back

You can't play Mommy against Daddy

Even though you would've always won at that

I won't be able to watch you as you play

The dogs can't chase you while you keep them at bay

I can't hold you as you start to take your first steps

I won't grip your hand or watch you as you learn to dress yourself

Daddy can't chase away your boyfriends

He can't give you a hard time

You can't beg him to take you and your friends shopping

Or ask him for his last dime

Daddy won't walk you down the aisle this time

He won't give you your last kiss as a "Miss"

But rest assured when he gets to heaven

He will hold his baby girl and you'll never guess

Our love for you is always

Until a day past eternity

You see, Daddy made that promise to Mommy

And to you it's a promise we will keep

I hate I never got to hold you

To kiss your head so soft

I will wait so long again until I can see you

Or know if it is me you favor after all

I know you would've made a fantastic woman

A mother and a friend

I couldn't wait to see your children

I couldn't wait to hold their little hands

It's ok my sweet angel

Don't fret or worry for us

Know Mommy and Daddy are making due

We will get by on our love

One day when we get to heaven

Promise me you'll be the first in line

Waiting on us at those golden gates

Assure us you'll be on time

We can't wait to meet again, Molli

Your arms are all I anticipate

Your nursery may be sad for now

But one day another baby will be at play

I hope you don't mind sharing your dresses

The special ones we bought with you in mind

I'm sure you can share your toys

When our new little one arrives

We love you our baby girl

Never will that ever change

As much I wish there was more

You already know my heart and all I could ever say

Written by: Ashley Ruebin