I found this poem tonight, while going through some files of my mother’s. It is a poem that my brother wrote on the day that my oldest daughter was born. I do not remember ever seeing it before… and I am so grateful to have read it tonight. I read it again and again with tears in my eyes. It was the reminder that I have been looking for…
gabrielle
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you are twelve hours old my eyes have witnessed
your miniature perfection the tufts of hair that will
grow be cut and grow again eyes now closed will
open to see to inquire
hands that will grow to shape to write to create
the potential i see years ahead but
no guarantees only one
the love of family
on this day or this whole week
a family came together
to understand the depth
of their love that though
distance does not always allow it
the soul knows the connection
that differences may spark
tempers will flare
but in the end
family is the most
important possession
anyone can own
on this day
the struggle continues
the meaning of life
life itself and all its pain
happiness sorrow passion
to carry one self
with dignity and pride
to believe in your strengths
to dream
the potential lies in
your hands for your life
keep that grip
tears fill my eyes now
i love
i care
thank you.
– Darryl Fraser
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