Then You Grew

When I held you in my arms for the very first time,
I thought I could never love you more. . . .
but then you grew…

In those precious baby times-- through your first smile,
your first tooth, your first steps,
I thought I could never love you more. . .
but then you grew…

And in those sweet toddler times-- the endless days of curiosity
and adventures and discoveries,
I thought I could never love you more. . .
Then you grew…

And in those wonderful little girl times-- those days of hurt knees and hurt feelings
of making friends and taking in the world around you,
I thought I could never love you more. . .
but then you grew…

And in those lovely young woman times-- those times of moods
and mysteries, and joys and heartaches,
I thought I could never love you more. . .
but again, you grew….

And still, always, day by day,
you keep growing. . .
more and more beautiful. . .
nearer and dearer to my heart.
and I thought I could never love you more..

- Anon