To my daughter
When you were born, a tiny scrap
of life, your eyes shone wide.
They laid you gently in my lap
and my heart swelled up with pride.
It seems a miracle to me
that suddenly you're here,
your little hands all wrinkly,
your skin so soft and clear.
I am a mother, so from now on
the time begins to race.
My newborn infant is soon gone
and a toddler takes her place.
You soon start to explore your world,
with cheeky little grin
such wondrous mysteries soon unfurled,
such mischief to get in.
It's the end of another exciting day
and you're quiet now in restful sleep.
There's a hint of a smile on your lips and I pray
that this memory I can keep.
Time passes swiftly, you're nearly two
and you point to my big tummy.
You ask me, "How long 'til the new
baby gets here, mummy?"
I whisper, "not long, sweetheart"
but my heart is filled with terror -
can I love another child as much
as I love my darling Emma?
I needn't have worried, for though I love you,
til James came, I just didn't know
that there's plenty of room in my heart for two,
and room left for more love to grow.
Into the hospital ward you come,
so happy to visit your mother,
then your face lights up like the rays of the sun
when you first see your new baby brother.
All too quickly, you are three,
a mini person now.
I take you off to nursery
and I really don't know how
you'll cope with this, how you'll adjust
but when you see your chums,
you're gone; can't see you for dust.
And I weep with the other mums.
The reason that I shed these tears
is that you've reached the stage
of independence, in a few short years,
like a bird flown from its cage.
I feel such sadness, but also joy,
as I watch you grow and change.
You try this game and then that toy -
it really does seem strange,
that you are a person, whole and real,
yet still a part of me.
I know this bond of love I feel will last eternally.
(c) susan elliot All Rights Reserved
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