The Blanket

A baby blanket

Intended to keep baby warm,

Now warms empty arms.

A baby blanket

To help the little one sleep well,

Now keeps mommy company at night.

A baby blanket that

Keeps baby smiling and happy,

Now dries mommy’s tears of sadness.

A baby blanket

Knit with someone special in mind,

Now connects two hearts forever.

Given in sadness,

Received with love,

Cherished forever.

9-30-02

(Dedicated to Dr. Liz Krueger, NICU)