She looked up at me
With her big blue eyes
And asked me,
"Do i get to keep them?"
I looked down at her
I see the desire in her eyes
And the wonder in her voice
"Of course you can"
I say
"Forever and ever?"
She asks me
"Forever and ever."
I say
And I pray
That I am telling the truth
I am hoping
Noone will come
And take her away
Leaving her dolls behind
I hold her in my arms
And put a kiss on her head
She looks around the room
Presents here, candy there
She wraps her arms
Around my neck
I feel her warm breath
as she whispers
"Thank you"
She jumps down and
Hurls herself on to the wrapping paper
Throwing it into the air
And giggling with glee
She says to her sister
"We get to keep them"
My heart breaks
With sadness for thier past
And with hope for thier future.
I hope I get the chance
To watch them grow
And blossom
I hope I get to keep them
Forever and Ever