MY PRECIOUS CHILD - NATALIA ALI,

To My Beloved Daughter
Shaphir, talitha cumi, means beautiful little girl
T'was my blessing when God brought you into this world
Through life's ups, downs and extreme thorns
I am so happy that you were born
Your love for me, always, has never been dim
The eloquence of your words, reflects joy to the brim
Thousands of miles of ocean and land
Have kept me my sweetheart, from holding your hand
Our separation of thousands plus days brought us much grief
My heartaches are so painful, it is beyond belief
God's purpose and mysteries are sometimes hard to define
But with faith in him we shall never be blind
So as Jacob believed about Joseph, so do I too
Before I die, I shall see your face and be with you!

by sheriffgali

Author's Comments:
"HAVING A CHILD AND LOVING THAT CHILD, IS THE GREATEST BLESSING IN THIS LIFE."