I came and touched
Gaily ruffling his hair
Gently caressing his soft skin
Swirling around to care.
Curled up under the window
Unaware of the world outside
He stretched his small hands for me
And gave his million dollar smile
Was it his soft curls?
Or those innocent eyes?
Or was it that beautiful heart
That had me so tied?
I was drawn to him
And the beauty that he held
He had given me all the love
And wiped out a lifetime of despair
He laughed with delight
When he saw me there
And shone his bright eyes
To see me – the Butterfly.
I nestled on his tiny feet
Allowing him to stare in awe
And as he came slowly to touch me
I flew to his delight
We laughed and played
The baby and I
As we curled by the window
Unaware of the world outside
This piece is dedicated to my little nephew.
