A Second Chance

Changed from the inside in a singular moment

Clarity turns into consciousness, consciousness transforms into love

When I heard your little cry, that healthy beautiful cry, I wept with you

I called out your name, and your crying ceased, like you knew who I was.

I stared down at you, your features my features, your future my whole being.

Thank you God, Thank you for her

The repetition of gratitude played out in my head

As they bundled you up in that pink spotted blanket and handed you to me, my heart was pounding.

For all the wrongs I had done, for all the pain I had caused, you gave me a second chance.

If I could parent you right and give you all that I have, I would die happy.

You gave me a second chance and I will never forget, my dear daughter.

Thank you, my sweet Olive.

Reviews

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSh..]

This is heartfelt I could relate I took the short journey with you I have been there. The world had no color until god blessed me with children.
Very nicely penned.

Sheer Terror

[NewWriterOldWorld]

Thanks for reading! Beautiful way of putting it. We didn't realize how much beauty existed until our children were born. Life is good if they are good!