Always a Baby of Mine

I remember it like yesterday When the stick finally turned to blue And I climbed back in bed, whispering: “Love, our greatest desire has come true!” Never have I felt so wonderful Never sickness, just exultation Those first fluttery kicks and movements Like her first letter’s salutation. My belly grew, but I didn’t mind I had this precious cargo inside And I dreamed of first words, steps and hugs With emotions that changed like the tide. Despite daydreams, I never could know She exceeded all concepts of glee! Long, thick, dark hair and eyes like the sky I could never enough of her see. She’s twenty-five now, a heart for all As she fights for the down-trodden one She never wants anyone in pain Because she knows first-hand what it’s done. See, my sweet girl has stage four cancer Hair is gone, but those blue eyes still shine We fight as a team, mommy and she ‘Cuz she’s always a baby of mine. July 11, 2018