Life Within Poem by RoseAnn V. Shawiak

Watching a mother grow as a baby grows inside her.
Wondering whether it will be a boy or girl - whether
it will look like Mom or Dad.
Seeing a Mom thrilled and attuned to the life within.
Hearing a heart beat for the first time and watching
her little one on a screen as it sucks it's thumb,
patiently waiting to be born.
Life beginning and growing is a wonderful miracle,
better still is watching the child mature after it's
birth.
All thoughts and pictures blown apart of what the
baby would look like, because it's looks are theirs
alone - unique!
A beautiful baby, a treasure to behold, a lifetime
of joy still carefully wrapped within, waiting to
be experienced and loved throughout the years.
Many years and tears of joy and sorrow, hugged and
kissed away by devoted parents as they all grow
together and apart - always one in heart - always
family.