A Poem For Jonathan


I felt love for you before you were born,
Even when sometimes you kept me awake until dawn.
As you grew inside me, every movement you made,
My growing love for you never did fade.
Then nine months later with pain and joy,
Into my world arrived a beautiful baby boy.
To me you were perfect and my love just grew,
But no one knew what the future had for you.
That from such a young age you would suffer sickness and pain,
And for many years the affliction did not wane.
Over the years I watched you grow into a strong young man,
Even though I know you are struggling you will do the best you can.
My dear son, you are an inspiration and special to me,
And I know in the end you will have a mighty victory.

copyright Caroline Louise Hooimeyer 2005



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