This I wrote after seeing my first grandchild on my daughter's ultrasound..It was the first time I had ever seen an ultrasound. It was a beautiful moment, to see my daughters baby, floating peacefully, serenely in the quiet cocoon. An angel in heaven, waiting to come into this crazy world...

To Shanna Grace

Your hands, so small, with little bones
outstretched
to touch your nose or mouth
You float so effortlessly
snug inside
my daughter's womb.

Child of ours, so perfect, so peaceful
Do you talk to God all day
as He watches over you
watches you grow up
to our arms outstretched?

I long to hold you
to hold you close
so much love for you already
You perfect angel
your nature so pure.

Your dna, partly mine
but you will be graced
with the sweetest parents
who grow with you
as you become
yourself alone.

Your little feet and little toes
so precious
so uniquely you, and
ours
We await the day
you meet us here
We wait with joyful hearts
with arms outstretched

August 2008