You have been welcomed into the world at an unfortunate time

When surrounding sadness may hinder your capability to shine

And you may be deprived of things more beautiful and fine

Please do not mistake such misfortune for a lack of compassion

For unto you we give every bit of love and happiness we can ration

We pray that you will accept our situation in forgiving fashion

This is not a way of life in which we wish you remain

But we beg that you never look upon us with distaste or disdain

We will always tire endlessly for you, despite embarrasment and shame

Eternally will you have the love of your mother and I

We hope that you do not grow in envy of luxuries this life may deny

So despite poverty and regret, we will be your guardians until the day that we die