If I die tomorrow, just know that you were loved
From the very first moment I saw you
From the very first moment we touched
If I die tomorrow, please remember that today
You made my life completely real
You made it worth the wait.
I have no plans of going
I have every intention to stay
But you will learn as time goes on
Life works in its own way
So if I die tomorrow, I need to know for sure
That you will all be fine with things
If I am there no more
Please look after Daddy
He’ll need to have you there
Teach him the difference between dresses and skirts
And be patient when he brushes your hair
To my daughters – become strong, confident women
Have manners and empathy; be kind
Whatever you choose to become in your life
Just know that I really don’t mind
And to my wonderful son as well
Have empathy and integrity too
And, as with your sisters, choose your own path
Decide what it is you want to do
Because all that I wish in the depth of my heart
All that I want from you
Is happiness, love and a nice big fat smile
And a family who is there with you too
Of course, I have no plans to be gone tomorrow
I plan on seeing you grow
I will watch you get bigger and learn from the world
As you realise the things that you know
And when you are old and grey I’ll still be here
Naggingly proud as a plum
I’ll embarrass you lots and huggle you more
And be right there, front and centre, Number 1
And you’ll be like, “gawd Mum just leave us, geez!
We can’t have our fun, let us be!”
And happily I’ll retreat with a smile
Knowing deep down YOU STILL LOVE ME!
Whether doctor or lawyer or parent-of-three,
I honestly don’t really care
As long as you live long and happy
As long as you know we are here.
But, if I die tomorrow.
Just know that for every day
You were loved more than ever,
Hugged more than ever,
And I will never change a thing
Not one little thing
That makes you, my children, that way.