I was holding you then around the belly
On our way to a wedding of a friend
Then we bumped into him
Staggering, we crossed over the bridge
Headed down towards the water
Everyone was saying how beautiful you were
Sleeping on my chest, your head stuck with sweat
The parents of my friends said I was brave
All I could ask them was how can I save him?
In hindsight, I realise that the look in their eyes
Said there was nothing that I or you or anyone could do
I was holding you then around the belly
On our way to a wedding of a friend