A Mother’s Wish

Baby girl, soft and pink, downy hair,

With eyes just for me.

Tiny hand curled into mine,

Her lifetime ahead, a future unknown.

But a mother can hope…

That she will be kind, intelligent, and safe,

Empathetic and passionate

A faithful wife,

And loving mother with a zest for life.

That her dreams will come true.

Once a Pretty baby, now a beautiful woman,

Inside and out,

Well-rounded and centered,

A mother’s hope realized.

Barbara Blume

8/4/13