I am sometimes so overcome
By love for my child
The moment he falls asleep
Head on my lap
Airline blanket wrapped around
His legs getting too long
But still able to fit
He jerks as he lets himself go
Into the unconscious
His entire body spasms
Just like mine does
Before I fall asleep
Or so I have been told
Just loving our time
This precious time before
He becomes a man
and needs me less
And will eventually comfort
me in my old age