In the Next Life

In the next life,

‎I could be your mother, 

‎I'd give you your name and celebrate you

‎Even before the world does.

‎Be the first to soothe your wounds,

‎Hold your hands as you take your baby steps. 

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‎In the next life,

‎I could be your wife.

‎I'd make your coffee every morning,

‎And say a prayer for you each night.

‎I'd never say goodbye,

‎And I'd hold your hands till one of us dies.

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‎In the next life,

‎I could be your child.

‎I'd look up to you and grow into your footsteps. 

‎Maybe we'd share the same smile, 

‎Or same hazel eyes.  

‎I might hate your sermons but laugh at all your dad jokes.

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‎In the next life,

‎Will you leave a space to love me

‎If you don’t have it in this one?

* C.D, December 4, 2025