I close my eyes and dream, of a world so bright Where little footsteps echo, in the morning light A tiny hand in mine, a smile so sweet The pitter-patter of his feet But in the silence, I feel the ache Of dreams unfulfilled, a heart that breaks A mother's love, I yearn to give In a life I'm longing to live Oh, what a joy it would be To see my little boy running free His laughter in the air, his light in my heart But some dreams, they tear us apart I see him in my mind, his eyes so bright A beacon of hope, in the darkest night Every giggle, every tear, every precious moment A love so deep, so fervent Yet here I stand, with empty arms Wishing for the warmth, of his little charms A silent cradle, a quiet room A heart wrapped in eternal gloom Oh, what a joy it would be To see my little boy running free His laughter in the air, his light in my heart But some dreams, they tear us apart In every star, I see his face In every dream, I find a trace Of the child I'll never hold A story left untold Oh, what a joy it would be To see my little boy running free His laughter in the air, his light in my heart But some dreams, they tear us apart So I'll hold onto hope, and cherish the dream In a world where things aren't always as they seem For in my heart, he'll always stay My little boy, in some faraway