For Love of Patrick

I wish I could have been there
To see the awesome joy
That my mama felt
For her newborn baby boy

I wish I could have held you
And kissed your chubby cheeks
And told you how I love you
As I rocked you back to sleep

And if only I could have been there
To soothe my mamas’ heart
The day God called you to him
And she was torn apart

Only God knows the answers
Or can even comprehend
Why in three short months
Your precious life did end

And it’s only He who knows
How mama found the strength within
To pick up all the pieces
And start with me again

And I’m grateful I was born
Bringing consolation to mother
But I could never replace you
My dearly missed sweet brother