Her soft powdery smell awakens me from my slumber.
I feel the tiny fingers gently caress my cheeks.
and there She is.
Her big blue eyes stare happily into mine.
The warmth of her little body presses against my chest.
Slowly, I open my eyes......
A lazy smile plays at her lips.
I can almost hear her say, “Rise and shine!”
and there She is.
I trace my fingers
from the top of her litle head,
down her back,
all the way
to the tips of her toes.
A giggle escapes!
and there She is.
I let my unworthy senses
drink her all up;
like the tallest glass of ice cold water
on the muggiest summer day.
and there She is.
Such long dark eyelashes,
sky blue eyes,
small heart shaped mouth,
dimpled chin,
elegant fingers,
slightly protruding tummy,
long and narrow feet.....
and there She is.
This precious gift,
sent to the world
from Heaven above.....
I was chosen to be the “un-wrapper,”
and on October 5, 1998.....
there She was.
Here She Is...
By: Lori Gales...Dedicated to "My Valerina!"
March 15, 1999
