Another poem

In loving memory of

Maya Michelle Blackman

October 14, 2005 – December 14, 2005

If I'd Known Then What I Know Now

I would count each hair on your head,
And memorize each nuance of light,
Dancing on each gossamer strand.
I would store your fresh baby smell in a
Bottle for days of drought without you,
When my memory grows dim;
Future faith blinded my present with you.

If I’d known then what I know now,
Nothing could distract me from watching you
Nestle safe in my arms close to my heart,
Sweet visions skipping on your eyelids,
Sparkly diamonds in morning dew and
Pixie dust reserved just for you.
Order the mundane be silent --
No desire for caution this last day!

If I’d known then what I know now,
I would beg God for just a little more time,

For one last kiss on your velvety cheek,

One more lingering look,
One more breathtaking smile before you go,
Long enough for my solemn promise:
This is not good-bye, my love, it is,
“See you later, my little Sweetpea.”

- Written by “Grandma” Tami Vrbas