When you were born

When you were born

For Sadie

When you were born, my child —

the sun soared through white clouds, rejoicing in light,

When you were born, my child —

the sky broke wide with songbirds, bursting in blue,

When you were born, my child —

the leaves shimmered green, glittering in promenade,

When you were born, my child —

the branches stood tall and proud, bending in gentle bows,

When you were born, my child —

the tulips danced pink and yellow, shining in dappled light,

When you were born, my child —

I held you against my breast, crying in vibrant life,

When you were born, my child —

I knew love as never before, shattering open my heart in unbridled joy.

Copyright @ Stacie Eirich April 25, 2023

Happy 15th Birthday, my child. You have changed me “for good.” 🌈🎶

Love you always,

Mama/Mom/Magical Mother 💕🤗

Post Script* My child Sadie is currently a patient at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. If you’d like to follow our journey to Sadie’s cure, please send me a note with your email & visit: https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/hopeforsadie