I am never alone. 

 Please stop gawking at my chest.  It’s embarrassing.  Just stop!

Thank you!

Erika

Apologies

 I’m sorry if I hold on too tightly

Or nursed you for too long;

One day you’ll be the tallest person in the room,

And I just wanted to keep you tiny for as

Long as I could.

Love is, Max

 Love is

Holding your little hand on a walk to the park.

Talking to you as you walk up on the curb

“I’m doing the balance beam!” You cry.

While my aging dog trails behind, limping, 

with Mr. Bean.

Oh, Lola.  Don’t leave us yet. 

Why are you gone?

I can’t

Remember

Anymore

.