Poem for Poppy
 
 
Love made you
And love let you grow
Your life awoke in union
shared passion and desire
You did not have to be
A gift a grace a blessing
A joy A mystery
Your beautiful existence
transcends necessity
 
You began as sharing
of heart and mind and cell
But self is separation
that generates identity
Life is change, division
that sets the person free
It is a delight a privilege
to watch you come to be
 
From suckle to chuckle
as grimace turns to smile
as love responds to simple need
we watch with wonder
and undeserving pride
the precious intimacy
selfless giving bears
entranced by your mystery
 
And so my darling precious child
your adventure now begins
soon you will walk
soon you will talk
another mind be born
We are here to help you
to show you how to grow
‘til our allotted time is through
 
Poppy you are new joy new delight
your first smiles warm our hearts
You remind us why life is precious
not for gain, reward or selfish will
Cherish now not tomorrow
seek and find your own way
In becoming learn just to be
and savour every gifted day