Scattered Memories

Scattered memories, like leaves in autumn,

Cover my mind with happy thoughts of you;

All full of color and rich variety

Each season of your life comes to my view.

I see the first unsteady steps you take

And hear you speak your first uttered words;

I see your mind turn with projects you make

I see your acts of love and know you've heard.

And I see far into the future near

The man that will grow from the boy;

He will be wise and kind and will hold dear

The virtues which to his life will bring great joy.

And I see my love for him increase a hundred fold

And feel eternal joy when him in my arms I hold.

December 1993