Fourth Born <br /> <br /> <br />While they were carefully restoring <br />The damaged done to my sacred house, <br />I heard a whisper in my ear, <br />"Mother you have a baby girl." <br />I had thought I would have another boy and <br />would name him "Lanzy- granddaddy's name" <br /> <br />Like my first born, I asked myself, what to do with <br />This little pink bundle of joy? <br />Oh my, a girl! Your dad jumped for joy for his <br />little girl born of my tears, tears, and pains. <br /> <br />Now a quarter century later- right before my eyes- <br />You've become a beautiful daughter, wife, mother, and sister. <br />Your passion to be and to do your best is evident in all of this. <br /> <br />As your mother, I learned much from my daughter: <br />To be a good listener, <br />An astute debater who, some times, gets in the last word. <br />To be caring and compassionate. <br />Be your mother and another girl friend. <br />Our reign as the only females are evident in all of these. <br /> <br />Now allow me to present my gift to you… <br />Oh, how I wish to give you diamonds and sapphires; <br />Rubies and emeralds! <br />Sorry darling, those things I have not. <br />But this I have a whole lot: <br />"my eternal unconditional love" <br /> <br /> <br />April 12,2006<br /><br />Almedia Knight Oliver<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/a-mother-s-collection-tissues-bones-and-blood-fourth/
