Angel Face.

This is dedicated to Danae Dupuis who died not long ago by her boyfriend who was drunk. Her mother wrote this in memory of her.
R.i.p Danae.

Each night as I go to my room
and pass your door
I cannot help but wonder why
you were not granted more.
The memories all came flooding back
as I lay crying on your bed
When you were sleeping, did you hear,
The words to you I said?

"Im so proud to be your mother Nae,
I can't believe your mine.
I wonder what you'll be someday
In a different place and time.
I hope you know how much you're loved,
How much you mean to me
Don't grow in such a hurry.
Im not prepared to set you free."

"Dear God, please watch my Nae Nae
And keep her in Your hand
I cherish her more than life itself
more than she can understand.
For if anything should happen, Lord,
and she must leave this place,
A part of me she'll take with her
that no one can replace."

With bated breath, by your side
these things for you I'd pray
And from off your face
I'd gently brush your silky hair away.
Then I'd tuck you in a little more
and watch you as you slept
I'd softly kiss your angel face
and from your room I'd crept.

When I pondered on your future life
I never thought you'd be
Taken from my world so soon
to start eternity.
I shall recall the words you said
the day before you died.
"I miss you Mom, and I'll be good
I love you and good-bye."

Danae, on this your 18th birthday
If I could only find a way
But I've not the means to bring you back
not even for a day.
With joy I'd go and take your place
If only it could be.
So you might live a long, full life,
even if it's without me.

On this second birthday since she's gone
still pain inside me swells.
The void she's left, inside my heart
hurts more than I can tell.
But, if I should die before I wake
please don't be sad for me
I'll be running towards those pearly gates
My angel's face to see.