Dream Deferred

I can see it clear as day
My vision is so damn vivid
You touch Daddy’s nose
And your sweet giggles fill the air
God it feels so real
I can feel your hand when you touch my face
You kiss Daddy’s nose & I smile
Wishing this vision would become reality
Daddy’s little girl is exactly what you are
But Daddy doesn’t have this vision
And Mommy doesn’t know what he sees
But he doesn’t see me
And without me - there is no you
Daddy nibbles your fingers
And you hiccup with surprise
Look at my baby
So picture perfect & angelic
The sun hits your skin
You have dark smooth skin like mine
You hair thick and wavy
You & Daddy share the same eyes
Daddy tickles your tummy
You scream & laugh hysterically
You’re my princess & nothing less
As you run into Mommy’s arms
The devil intervenes & keeps Mommy from
Seeing this dream through
Instead of feeling your warm embrace
I feel cold & intense pain
Only having that dream as a constant reminder of you
If only Mommy were a keeper of time
I’d go back and change everything
It would be me & you
Aunties & Uncles too
You’re the best thing that has ever or never happened to me
Going about my day is routine
Rushing through-hoping to slip into a slumber
Forcing myself to think of you
Hoping we reunite again
And until we do
To my angel goodnight
Sleep tight, don’t let he bed bugs bite…