If you had one more day

Daughter, if you had one more day
And the Lord allowed you to stay

I would have kept you in my arms
And kissed you more than a thousand times

I would have told you how you make me proud
And shouted” I LOVE YOU” out loud

I would have thanked you for every little thing
And the abundant joy, you used to bring

I would have told you how thoughtful you are
Watching over everyone from heaven, like a star

I would have apologized for causing you any dismay
While disciplining or during fun and play

I would have hugged you one more hug
And made your special tea in your favorite mug

I would have asked you to say “Mama” again and again
So that your voice gets embossed in my brain

I would have gone with you for one more ride
And bought you a special dress, that of a bride

I would have accompanied you to the places you’ll miss
Places you loved which witnessed your bliss

I would have gathered all your friends
To embrace you with happiness till the day ends

I would have baked your favorite apple pie
And pleaded to God to spare you and instead, I die

If only you had one more day
We could have said goodbye in a proper way

Randah R. Hamadeh, 2008, Copyright©
Written in loving memory of my daughter
Samar Ahmed Al Ansari (4/4/1988-4/9/2006)