Your Abcs

Amazingly, your eyes gleam freshness from heaven. Before you were seen, you were resting in God's heart. Clinging to mine, it cannot cease to overflow. Drawing meaning into life's every crevice, Each given breath you take awakens mine. From the moment I first felt your ripples inside me, God gave me a wink of a new beginning. Hope filled blue painted ceilings and little drawers. In a father's mind, his name would carry on. Joy so grand became our parents' inheritance. Kicks affirmed your livelihood nightly. Laughs and tears were shared in placental connection. Monitors suggested your precious health was well. Nestled in my womb was the safest place for you. Oranges and burger flavors reached new taste buds. Prayerfully, we rested in the unknown outcome. Queasiness came as contractions strengthened. Rushes of adrenaline kept my birthing body vigorous. Surrealism saturated our minds, studying each feature. Thankfulness touched us like your new skin's warmth. Unable to conceive of this mystery, opaque joy flowed. Vast gifts were given, but that of you keeps on giving. Wonders await each new stage we'll embrace. Xerox copies of significance collect in your photo box. Yesterdays accumulate practiced artistic expression. Zealous praises stretch to heaven, for we are blessed. 2/15/2020