Woke up to Felix's and Kayleen's cries in the wee hours of the morning. Yen was already beside them when I went into their room but to no avail. I took over to give her a rest since she needed to work today. Both children were visibly tired and still sleepy. Felix was easier to put back to sleep while Kayleen drifted in and out of sleep for some time still.
Kayleen continued to hug my right thigh (it was closer to her). That seemed to help as she slowly fell asleep. I continued to pat her while trying to remove my leg from her grasp but that proved fruitless - it caused her to stir a few times, only to return to grip my thigh tighter the next time. While soothing Kayleen into dreamland, I suddenly had the strong urge to write a poem; to try put some events onto paper. Finally did so this morning when I had some time alone. So here it goes:
HOW MUCH LONGER WILL IT BE?
How much longer will it be
That you call for no one else but me?
In the deep of the night you weep
With tears streaming down your cheeks
How much longer will it be
That you cling on to my legs tightly?
When I try to turn and leave
Your arms hold me, so instinctively
How much longer will it be
You jump up and down excitedly?
"That's my Daddy!" you announce with glee
To all your friends oh so proudly
How much longer will it be
That you listen attentively?
To my reasoning and teaching
Especially so to fun stories
Deep down, I know, it won't be long
A matter of time you're on your own
But this voice from me you'll hear strong
That "Daddy is here, no matter how long"
Ryan, 29 Nov 11
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