This was written awhile back with my son in mind. Children with Down
syndrome are often born with a crease that goes straight across the palm
of their hands. My son is certainly a blessing in my life and has
created a crease in my heart.

IN THE PALM OF YOUR HANDS



Ten tiny fingers,



Ten tiny toes,



Coloboma blue eyes,



A perky pudgy nose.



Pursed little lips,



A hand that can sign,



A head full of raven hair,



Gosh I'm just so glad he's mine.



A lick upon my face,



Short fingers grasping mine,



To play patty cake,



Or to clap out a new rhyme.



Teaching and laughing,



Bouncing with joy,



Down syndrome or not,



What a wonderful boy!



Thank God for small miracles,



Praise God for such bliss,



A forever family,



A gooey hug and fish lip kiss.



Each child is but a vessel,



Of God's greater plan,



Teaching compassion,



In the palms of our hand.



One wee little minute,



Can change a whole life,



A child, a teacher....A husband or wife.



So many similarities,



Normal eyes sometimes can't see,



Down syndrome is a name,



Love is all there needs to be.



The child knows no difference,



So take the time today...



To hug and love with all of your heart,



Take some time to play.



You can change tomorrow,



Look within the palm of your own hands,



YOU alone can make a difference,



One day the child becomes a man.



Make a crease of your own in the life of a child....



it's in the palm of your hands!

That was Beautiful. Your a Great Mom for letting your heart Be filled
with true love for your son. I hope some others can learn from your
genuine ways.

OK, I made it through the whole poem without a tear...but the water
works started to flow. That was very special Mystique just as your son
is very specail, as mine was. Hug that little boy of yours a thousand
times a day if you have to. I only wish I could do the same.

Beautiful...Mystique!

Very beautiful poem, unlike CAT the tears did flow. Hug your little boy
for me and tell him how special he is, and save a hug for yourself, too.

what an amazing poem

eileen...I did cry(balled my eyes out actually) after reading Mystique's
poem. I just fought the tears back while skimming down so I could read
each word. Downs kids are very special indeed. I had my son, who was
Downs for 25 yrs.

One of my friends growing up had Downs Syndrome and she was so special
to all who knew her. CAT I am sorry for your loss but I feel that he is
an angel that only went back to where he belonged after giving you joy
in your life.

Mystique, good luck, again, tomorrow

An amazing poem written my an Amazing Mother who's
Heart and Soul are Pure as Gold,, Your a Beautiful
Women,, The Love of a Child is endless and you have
shown us What Unconditional Love Really is...

Thank you EVERYONE for your positive feedback. This poem was one I
thought should be shared. Downs kids certainly touch the lives of
everyone they meet. I can't take my little guy anywhere without him
saying Hi to everyone in his path. He loves the little ladies with the
long hair too. He's been known to run his hands through their hair
whether it's at storytime or a playground.

Sweetie you keep sharing your poems and your love,,, You are amazing as
is your son,,,, Smiles Beautiful heart: