Goodbye to you little one with eyes oh so blue,

I know we must part, though I'm broken in two.

This thing that I must do for the best I am told,

But who'll help me forget, blue eyes, hair of gold.

Goodbye to you, little one, your future is fine,

Another will love you, although you are mine.

They'll give you the world, as they need you so,

But still in my heart, I don't want to let you go.

The time that I had you, was so very short,

But the thrill when I held you, could never be bought.

Your sweet little face I still see, I just can't forget,

And the ache in my heart, comes from regret.

Regret that I can't keep my sweet, little love,

Though you were sent from the Heaven's above.

But God in His wisdom I'm sure must agree,

That tragedies like this, just have to be.

He knew of another, who shed many a tear,

For the sweet word "Mommy", they never would hear.

He lent you to me, for such a short while,

Then gave you to her, so now she can smile.

But I'll never forget, I know this is true,

A part of my heart, will stay always with you.

Time will go by, and I will grow old,

I'll love you my little one, blue eyes, hair of gold.

This poem was written for Katen by her biological mother, Myrtle Mae Bender, before she passed on in January of 1985.