LITTLE BABY YET UNBORN

LITTLE BABY YET UNBORN

I wonder if I shall ever meet you

Although your presence I really felt,

You are a tiny miracle

At least, that's what I felt.

In just a few days your time will come

And you will struggle to be born

I wonder if it will be daytime

Or will you come in the early morn.

Your Mother looked so beautiful

And her face was serene and calm

Anticipating your arrival 

And keeping you from harm.

She told me of your siblings

And the excitement that they feel

That soon you will be with them

And the dream will become real.

I watched as your tiny elbows 

Wriggled around inside,

Stirring up emotions

That I could never hide.

I wish you safe passage little one

On this journey you must make

May the tides of life carry you gently

And storms hold you safe in their wake.

© Linda J. Vaughan

April 28th. 2012.

MIRACLE OF LIFE

MIRACLE OF LIFE

I've watched you quietly as you have changed
From girl to woman to wife
I have watched as your body nurtured
A precious developing life.

I have watched as your body rounded,
I have heard your "aching back sighs".
I have sensed the excitement in your voice
And I have seen the love in your eyes.

You have talked of the names for your baby
And the nursery you have arranged.
I smile as I watch you blossom,
And I see that your life has changed.

You tell me of plans for the birthing ~
How you want it peaceful to be.
Your eyes are filled with wonder
As you share these things with me.

Your skin is clear and lovely

And there’s a special glow about you.

Each day is bringing such pleasure

And the joy you feel you show.

You are taking part in the making

Of a miracle of wonder and awe,

Each birth brings special wonder

As it has in days before.

I wish you calm and comfort

As you struggle to give birth,

You are sharing the greatest feelings

In this whole wide earth.

© Linda J. Vaughan

January 2007