Infants Remembered In Silence (IRIS) - Poems

A Baby’s Secret (girl)

J.C. Brumfield

I’m just a little gal
Who didn’t quite make it there;
I went straight to be with Jesus
But I’m waiting for you here.
Don’t you fret about me Mommy,
I’m of all God’s lambs most blest;
I’d have loved to stay there with you,
But the shepherd knows what’s best.
Many dwelling here where I live,
Waited years to enter in;
Struggled through a world of sorrow
And their lives were marred with sin.
So sweet Mommy don’t you sorrow,
Wipe those tears and chase the gloom,
I went straight to Jesus’ bosom
From my lovely mother’s womb.
Thank you for the life you gave me,
It was brief, but don’t complain;
I have all of heaven’s glory
Suffered none of earthling’s pain.
Thank you for the name you gave me,
I’d have loved to brought it fame;
But if I’d lingered in earth’s shadows
Might instead have brought it shame.
Daddy gave me something for you,
It’s our secret, Mommy dear,
Pressed it tight against my forehead,
Whispered in my tiny ear.
I’ll be waiting for you, Mommy
You and Daddy, too
I’ll be with you then forever
Then I’ll give you Daddy’s kiss.

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