My dear little one, I remember so clearly when you danced inside my tummy. The moment you let out your first little cry, took your very first wobbly step, and spoke your first precious words.
My dear little one, you’ve grown so much. You can play all by yourself and have fun with your friends too.
My dear little one, my heart swells with pride for you. You’re a small wonder in this vast world, and I wish to protect you from any harm.
My dear little one, If I could, I’d keep you near me always, but sometimes I ponder if you still need me around.
My dear little one, sometimes you find me annoying when I remind you to wear a coat or to be cautious at the park. In those moments, I wonder, do you still hold love for me?
But then, my dear little one, it’s as if you can feel my worry. You embrace me, pick a lovely flower, or create a beautiful drawing.
With each tender gesture, my heart fills with warmth, and you must know that I will love you forever and ever.
Credits
Ririro is the in-house author of Ririro.com, creating original short stories and poems designed to be read aloud and shared between children and the grown-ups who love them. "My Dear Little One" was written to capture that universal parental ache of watching a child grow more independent, and the small, wordless moments that reassure a worried heart.
