Special Angel (Down Syndrome Birth)
by Sandy Eakle

As beautiful angels wings were flying over the streets of gold,
the baby angels could only watch since they weren't very old.
Then one day God stopped to talk to a little one without wings,
just listen to the angels sing".
Confused yet excited the little one said to the Lord,
"But I'm different from the others God and not a miracle to behold".
"Oh, but yes you are," He said with a hug and smile on his face.
"You're the greatest gift I can give and a loving home you will grace".
You mean, tho I'm different and will never be beautiful or smart
Someone will want me and give me a place in their heart?"

"Gee God.....that person must be special to be glad to have me,
Cause most folks would frown and upset they would be."
God said, "Your little heart was filled with more love than most.
Cause I knew this family would love you and hold you real close.
So go my little angel and take the greatest gift I can bestow.
You're that "special" angel few people have the honor to know."

Before I Go To Sleep…

Dear Mummy, don't you cry now and Daddy don't you weep.
I want to whisper something before I go to sleep.
I know that when I came here I looked perfect in every way.
And you were so proud, Daddy; when you held me on that day.
And Mummy, when you kissed me and wrapped me up so tight,
I knew that I belonged here and everything was right.
But then I stopped talking and began to slip away,
I saw your worried faces as you knelt by me to pray.
And Daddy, I always notice how you wipe away a tear,
When you watch the other children as they run and laugh and cheer.
I may not be able to tell you how much I love you so,
Or even show you how I feel and what I really know.
But when you hold me, Mummy, at night when all is still,
I feel the love you have for me and I know that all is well.
And Daddy, when you take me to the park to run and play
I know that you still love me though the words I cannot say.
I want to tell you something before I go to sleep.
I may be sort of direct and you may not understand,
I know that I am not that little child that you and Daddy planned.
But I love you both so very much and I know you love me too,
And if I could only speak my heart, you would feel my love for you.
I know the future is unknown and you will always have to be,
The ones who love and listen and take good care of me.
I know that you are frightened and you shed so many tears,
And if I could I'd wipe them dry and take away your fears.
So Mummy, don't you cry now and Daddy please don't weep.
I want to say…I love you both, before I go to sleep.

At my own pace...

My face maybe different
But my feelings the same
I laugh and I cry
And I take pride in my gains

I was sent here among you
To teach you to love
As God in the heavens
Looks down from above

To Him I'm no different
His love has no bounds
It's those here among you
In cities and towns

That judge me by standards
That man has imparted
But this family I've chosen
Will help me get started

For I'm one of the children
So special and few
That came here to learn
The same lessons as you

That love is acceptance
It must come from the heart
We all have the same purpose
Though not the same start

The Lord gave me life
To live and embrace
And I'll do it as you do
But at my own pace.