NEWBORN
Not long ago,
you were an angel in God’s arms,
and now you’re an angel in mine…
you brought a slice of heaven with you,
and it is pure sunshine.
Our moments of laughter
and each new surprise
swell me with tears of joy
as I gaze into your eyes.
This little girl,
so precious to hold—
My baby daughter,
sweetness untold
--CRONIN DETZZ
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NEWBORN
Written 11/22/89
Inspiration
My baby daughter was 2 months old when this poem came to me. I was
standing in her nursery, holding her swadled in my arms, and she smiled at
me. I realized that not long ago, she was with God. I felt as
if I had received a gift from Him. She was a colicky baby so it took
me a few months to get a relaxed, comfortable bond with her. This was
written on the day that I felt I truly bonded with her.