My Perfect Gift

To celebrate is to embrace an act of wonder and joy,

To show the whole world you have a girl or a boy.

A date that will be written forever in time,

A life, a love, a child of mine.

Tiny fingers and perfect toes,

Rosy pink cheeks and a little button nose.

A true miracle, you are born tonight.

In my arms, I cannot stop staring as I hold you tight.

Held close beside my heart, I gently sway.

You're exactly 20 minutes old; you're here to stay.

My precious gift, my child, my light,

You are everything that's perfect; you are just right.

So hello, my angel; I'd just like to say,

Welcome my darling, and happy birthday!

Sandra Hearth. "My Perfect Gift." Family Friend Poems, January 29, 2019. https://www.familyfriendpoems.com/poem/my-perfect-gift