Good Things, Sweet Child

Good things, sweet child

Sometimes life is pretty wild

Sometimes it’s chill — a little mild

My wish is that you hold a feather in your heart

A feather that floats and flies

No matter what life tries

Stay true to that lightness with all of your might

Remember the Ease and Grace that you are

My shining, shining star

Good things, sweet child

I love you through and through

There’s nothing more majestic

Than you brilliant you

Your eyes hold the light

Of the whole entire world

Your heart holds the answers

Of a million tiny dancers

My wish is that you dance

Every time you get a chance

Express the beauty that you are

Radiate your love from home to afar

Good things, sweet child

It’s been a while since I’ve held your hand

Things are different now, I’m no longer on land

I am the sky and the moon and the stars

You might see me when you’re dreaming of Mars

My hope is that you know how loved you are

My precious child, lightning in a jar

If only we could bottle

The brilliance of your love

If only you could see me

Fitting your life like a glove

I am with you my darling

Day in and day out

Together let’s do this

Come laughter or shout

May you know the truth of my being

May it guide you and all of your seeing

Good things, sweet child

You’re my dream come true

The rainbow is but a reflection of you

Your colors paint the sky with your light

Your perfect beauty so timeless and bright

I’ll follow your lead to the end of the earth

I’ve loved you forever — far before birth

These words are arriving from a place far beyond

Here to capture the strength of our forever bond

I’m holding you angel, close in my heart

Good things, sweet child

Good things

-Melissa Renzi

March 14, 2022

Amherst, MA