John (1982) and Benjamin (1985)

Two sons I carry only in my heart-

never in my arms –

I never got to hear your laughter –

yet you will always be part of me.

I will never know what you could have become

for your time with me was short,

but you are forever imprinted on my heart.

I only held you in my arms as you

took your final breaths, but

I know you could feel the depth of my love.