When first you were conceived
A part of me went forth
To permeate that which became
You - my child.
From thenceforth forward
That part of me remains
Concealed within the blueprint
Of who you have become.
On a day long hence from now
Some part of me will sigh,
Content to lay down and sleep
Into you - my child.
I missed this gem Steve - I am sure Martha will treasure this poem written with so much emotion by her Dad.