This Child Is Mine

I've a beautiful child,
Who's not my own;
Yet she's mine in my heart,
This I've always known.

This child is mine,
In every meaningful way;
And I love her so much;
More than I can say.

This child is mine,
Let there be no mistake;
She's a joy and a treasure
One I'll never forsake.

I'll always remember,
That miraculous day;
When she first called me "Mom",
I got down to pray.

I thanked the good Lord
For blessing me so;
She's a sweet, loving child,
And I want her to know.

I'll always be here for her,
Come what trouble may;
She can count on me,
To love her anyway.

I will do all I can for her,
Until my dying day.
Yes, this child is mine,
In every meaningful way.

~JamNbabe~ copyright 3/4/99