– For Rilynn –

Someday she’ll blow out her candles,

jump in puddles, play on the beach.

Someday she’ll start kindergarten,

color on the walls, make a pouty face.

Someday she’ll go on her first date,

kiss a boy, fall in love.

Someday she’ll head off to college,

move away, forget to call.

Someday she’ll be a nurse, a CEO,

walk in space, play basket ball.

Someday she will be a mother,

hold a daughter, sing lullabies.

But today she’s yours,

and tiny babe with precious toes.