Hold your breath

And take a peek

You’ve never seen

A girl this sweet

Long eyelashes

Perfect lips

Feel how strong

Her fingers grip!

Eyes squeezed tight

A baby sigh

Mommy whispers

A lullaby

Daddy tweaks

A tiny curl

In silent pride

His little girl

Not a whimper

Good as gold

In loving arms

That ached to hold

Months of waiting

Now she’s here

They share a smile

And then a prayer

Thank you Father

Up above

For this new gift

Of living love