A Poem for You, Sweet Ellie

It is quite a miracle to become an aunt and I was blessed to become one again this week.  The birth of Elisabeth Gail Tobin and the great journey that her beloved parents went on to bring her into this world have inspired great love and, yes, poetry.

Here is your poem, sweet Ellie.  Your very own "Dear One."  I love your heart and soul; your toes and your nose.

Dear One,

Last night

I gazed

At the

Opening clouds

With awe

And I

Sensed your

Coming into

The world

And my

Whole being

Was abuzz

With delight

Oh, sweet

Child - what

A gift

You already

Are to

This world -

Your presence

Inspiring a

Deeper opening

For us

All.