I was there when you were snug in the womb and didn’t want out.
I was there when you bravely pierced through and came to meet us in the big bright world.
I was there when I fought just to hold you when sisters wanted to eat you up!
I was there when you gripped my finger and I gripped yours.
I was there when the mist subsided from your eyes and life let you focus.
I was there when you cried at night and needed to feel raindrops on your back.
I was there as you found the word “papa” like nothing else mattered.
I was there as tight rope walks without wire began.
I was there… as “Dachou” was forever put in my dictionary.
I was there when “mimi” was such a neat name for an ear!!

I was there…… I really was…….. I was……..

………….and I miss you Hanna.

I was there when my bloodshot eyes warmed a restless pillow.
I was there when I betrayed your love for me.
I was there in an empty house that was filled with your joy.
I was there and kissed you goodbye without you even knowing it.

I was there…… I really was…….. I was……..

………….and I love you Hanna.