His First Smile
yesterday I was the caretaker
provider of milk
dirty diaper changer
and little stomach burper
yesterday his face was indifferent
cranky or sad
eyes open to see and take in
but not to give back
but then he smiled
I happened to pass by his way
he upset, in tears
when he turned to look at me
to see me
to know me
his crying ceased
and he smiled
at me
knowing me
wanting me
loving me
so today I know
that when it comes to love
he might be my littlest
but I am his first
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Awwww. Love it.
ReplyDeletePrecious! That's such a miraculous transformation, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteSara
So nicely written Brooke. Pretty impressive for an engineer:)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful poem!
ReplyDeleteNo babble there. Maybe Wyatt will be a poet like his mom.
ReplyDeleteLove. Hugs to the Colburns!
ReplyDeleteThe first smile...precious. What a memory, what a delight worth all those months of heart ache and wondering...Go Wy Wy!
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