I never thought that I would come to love you.
I always knew that one day I might lose you.
I never expected to share so much with you.
I always knew deep down, you loved me too.

But this is the time; I suppose,
Either you let me go or you will be mine.

I never thought that you would make me laugh.
I always knew your love, I would have.
I never expected you would show me the right path.
I always knew the right man would pass.

And even though I was in need,
It was like you said to me,
“To have, to hold, but not to keep.”

But now you have made one mistake.
You have overlooked something precious to me
That you will never be able to take--
Now I can say as I watched him as he slept,
“To have, to hold, but your Son I kept.”

**Creative Writings - Reina J. Morris