Inner Thoughts
By Colin Knauf

"If I Could Speak, This is What I Would Say"

If I could talk, here's what I would say:
Hold me close to you, where happy I'll stay.

I am your gift, and you are mine, too!
Let our bond together be a love that is true.

Snuggle me tenderly, close to your chest.
It is here next to you, I am at my best.

Your rhythmic breathing and beating heart,
contentment and comfort to me impart

To see you, smell you, assured by your voice,
these wonderful, simple things help me rejoice.

A cuddle, a kiss, some playful frolic
can banish a mood and prevent any colic.

My learning is best when I'm perched at your side,
with your arms as my classroom and you as my guide.

When you hug me, hold me and show me your day,
you're sharing your love in the most meaningful way.

Please hold me up high, so that I might see
all the wonders there are surrounding me.

With our time spent close while you socialize,
my understanding grows and better I vocalize!

When you work, walk or take a short trip,
with me safely balanced upon your hip.

Our muscle tone improves, my self-esteem is greater,
and I'll be walking much sooner rather than later.

When we are in touch, it reduces our stress,
as we are happiest then and worry much less.

Safe in your arms dispels all my fears.
My beaming smiles replace streaming tears.

Dreaming of our future is significant too;
I know a career is important to you.

When I am older and we'll join in the race,
then we'll be more able to keep up the pace.

Right now, what I know as certain and right
is that you are my sun and the source of my light.

I don't care if what we've got is old or new,
all that I really want is security with YOU!