For a moment I held you
When you were born
And you nestled down
All snug in my arms
And life was dream like--
For a moment

For a moment you were a toddler
And you played on a trike
Soon you were learning
How to ride a real bike

And life was exhilarating
As I watched you learn--
For a moment

Then you were a teenager
Aching to be free
We had long discussions
Just you and me

And sometimes we agreed
To disagree--
For a moment

Then I watched you walk down the aisle
Moving toward your sweetheart
I saw you smile
For A moment....

All of these moments
So fleeting and fast
Came so lovingly
And then they were past

Oh God help us to notice and realize
How precious these moments
As each one flies by.

And give us a nudge
That we recognize each day
All those precious moments
That you send our way!