Laura Birthday Ode

Laura Birthday Ode
(c) ARC 11/15/15

I glowed with the pregnancy; knew girl was to be second birth.
I was in my prime; life enriched to fulfillment worth.

I talked to her; explained 15 meaningful date.
Oct. due, came and passed; told her: OK to be late.

November 15 expected rain; she let me know it was time.
Drive took longer than expected; but made it to St. Jude’s just fine.

Doctor confirmed 10 month baby; perfect in every way.
Nursing her ultimate joy; bless her always, I did pray.

She now celebrates forty seven; all touched by her are blessed.
Laura is grace personified; best of traits modeled/professed.

2015 is year of culmination dreams; 15 again meaningful number.
Now has blessed wife, gorgeous home; son soon to honor home peaceful slumber.

Daughter has gone above/beyond love for me; nurturing, protecting, inspiring, sharing.
Dear Hashem, bless and reward her perpetually; my prayers are indefatigable in caring.

© Mom 11/15/15