Tuesday, January 19, 2010

On your 2nd. Birthday, Theo

Two years ago
I stared thru glass
mesmorized by your arms and legs
long black hair
and perfectness.
I watched the nurse
scrub your skin
and measure your length.
Except for a diaper
your were naked,
eyes still closed
but eager to begin
life.
Amazing.

(obviously written January 18)

2 comments:

Josh & Teddie said...

Nice job, I'll read it to him when he gets up from his "nap"

Anonymous said...

Laurie, very nice birthday poem!
Carol