[ShannonMitchell]

I saw your tiny hand, my heart leapt for an instant
Then it was gone, all within that same minute
When they took you away, the second you were born
I felt empty inside, I couldn't believe you were gone

It's hard for me, some days more than others
Because I'll never be the one that you call your mother
They give me pictures, so I can see how you've grown
How much I've missed I'll never truly know

They take the best care of you and love you to death,
They would give you their lives, their very last breath
They're wonderful people I picked them myself
Wouldn't have it any other way, no one else was good enough

I couldn't take care of you, so I let you go
They could give you what you need, a loving stable home
I don't regret you, don't you ever think I will
In my heart and my soul, you'll always be my little girl

I went on with my life, even had more children
But I dream of the day when I can see you again.
I think about you and your sisters and brother
How alike you all are, and resemble each other

I love you so much that sometimes it hurts
But to have been selfish and kept you would have been worse
I hope you don't hate me for giving you away
I did what I thought best, to make sure you're ok

So I sit here today so many years gone by
It seems like only yesterday that I heard you cry
I'm ok though, and I know you are too
I was just thinking, I can't wait to know you.