When I see my children,
even in my mind,
I see their infant faces
sleeping in my arms,
I see their toddler smiles
as they walk on shaky legs,
I see their wide child grins
as they run to greet me
with arms opened wide,
I see their steady gait
as they bring
a teenage problem,
I see grown up joy
as they share new job news,
and their faces shine
when they bring me
babies of theirs to hold
because they know I love them.