Stay with me, my precious child,
In this moment, so tender and mild.
I pen these words with a heavy heart,
As we face the cruel hands fate did impart.
Oh, how I waited, yearning for you,
Ten years of longing, my dreams renewed.
Through countless nights of silent tears,
I prayed for the day to erase my fears.
And then you came, a miracle bestowed,
My heart rejoiced, a love explosion it showed.
Your laughter filled our humble abode,
With every giggle, my soul warmly glowed.
But now, my darling, your body so frail,
Sickle cell’s grip, a relentless tale.
My heart breaks witnessing your pain,
Oh, how I wish I could bear your strain.
I gaze upon you, my precious one,
Your innocence lost, battles hard-fought, won.
Your fragile frame, a symbol of strength,
A warrior’s spirit, enduring at length.
I beg, O Almighty, hear my plea,
Grant mercy upon my child, set him free.
Do not take him to the heavens above,
Instead, heal his wounds with divine love.
Let the sun shine upon his weary face,
Let him dance in fields, his spirit embrace.
Release him from this cruel, relentless chain,
Restore his health, his vibrant life regain.
For he is my world, my reason to be,
His smile, a beacon that guides me, you see.
I wil fight alongside, till the very end,
For the bond we share, no force can bend.
Stay with me, my precious child,
Together we will face the challenges piled.
Through tears and laughter, we will endure,
For love, our bond, forever pure.
© Ifedolapo Ogunniyi
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