Another Year

Bright blueberry eyes always smiling.

So slow to anger,

So quick to forgive.

A happy boy.

A loving boy.

I remember your sweaty, little head resting against my shoulder.

Your soft curls would tickle my cheek.

You wrapped your arms around my neck and 

Rested your round belly against mine.

I can still feel you there.

Warm breath in my ear. 

I wanted to hold you like that forever.

And now another year has past. 

No longer a chubby little baby

But a boy, long and lean.

So slow to anger,

So quick to forgive.

A happy boy.

A loving boy.

With bright blueberry eyes always smiling. 

Happy Birthday, my dear Benny boy.  I love you so.