For Ella

Ella, my beautiful girl
I became your world
And you filled up mine

Your gentle snoring soothes me
Your unconditional love moves me
I provided you with shelter
You gave me a home

Waking up so happy
Coming home and smiling
Sacrifice, love and forgiveness
This is some of what you taught me

I just want to protect you
To love you, forever and ever
And I will, but it will be different
Because you won't be here

I’ll miss your snorts and sneezes
Your hilarious bottom breezes
Your cuddles and your love
And the way that you protect me

I wish that you could tell me
'Mum, it's ok, I can go'
And in your eyes I see it
But I also don't want to know

You saved me over and over
And I saved you the same
I'll miss you every minute
But I know you'll be free of pain

Ella, you’ll always be in my heart
I'm so grateful for you every day
And always in my thoughts, my girl
Always you will stay

April 2018