belle turns one
on august 27, 2001
my heart broke when i lost my son
than an amazing thing started happening to me
it all began april 10, 2003
this tiny little soul was born
oh i was proud as can be
but there was still a big void
where my heart used to be
i wanted to love her
and feel my heart beat
i was happy and proud
when we strolled her down the street
but i guess i was afraid
to let myself feel
love for this child
then i started to heal
she held on to my finger
looked at me and smiled
i felt a strange "tweak"
where it had been still for awhile
then one night a beat started
one, two, and then three
as my sweet belle lay sleeping
curled in my arms, close to me
i felt a strange warmth
overcoming my fears
i thought i'd explode
and i broke down in tears
for i realized that life had gone on
as it should be
and i had grown a new heart
now beating stronger in me
today my grandbeauty turns one
she's playing with her daddy
my travis, my son
and as my heart fills more and more
my life is content
this april 10, 2004
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARIANNA BELLE