Christa Wells - For My Child lyrics

I wasn't ready when you came And now that I feel you pull away I'm not ready to let you leave so soon Your shoulders have been growing strong And the heart within you beats for love Of God and man, and still I want to hold you I will stand by in case you need reminding I'll leave the porch light always on for you And when you need me, you'll know where to find me You can't make me love you any less, Love you anymore than I do I see you sleeping like a child But the babe's been gone for a little while And I'm still standing watch over your dreams I worry that you'll take the lie That tastes like truth without the bite That you'll believe that love is something easy I will stand by in case you need reminding I'll leave the porch light always on for you And when you need me, you'll know where to find me You can't make me love you any less, Love you anymore than I do So run into the lapping waves I know what is good may not always be safe And it isn't I who shelters you anyway You were never mine to keep, But to carry for a few days I see you sleeping like a child But the babe's been gone for a little while And I'm still standing watch over your dreams