Daphne
In quiet anticipation, Daphne carefully sewed
tiny outfits of love for her soon to be child.
With her soft braided hair and loose, faded clothes
Daphne sung lullabies, then stared off for awhile.
When her due date came, we wished Daphne well
for our small sewing circle was caring and kind
Daphne looked embarrassed, but was happy to tell
that she'd show us her baby at just the right time.
About a month later, sweet Daphne appeared
gently cradling her sleeping, angelic little girl
With a hushed adoration, we all drew near her
and beheld the most beautiful baby in the world.
When the ladies dispersed, I asked Daphne if I
could hold her new baby, I'd hold her with care
with a brief hesitation, she said, "Just a short while"
her perfect, silicone baby was lighter than air.
Written on 5/26/2016
Copyright © Laura Leiser | Year Posted 2016
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