My Little Girl

[Justina]

Pure gift from God.
Total unconditional, undying, unfaltering love.
Seeing so much of oneself in her grey eyes.
Sitting utterly amazed by her beauty...a smile that pulls at my heart.
Feeling her arms wrapped around me after a long day at work.
Tucking her in with hugs and kisses at bedtime.
Wishing for so much for her.
Having to nurture and love and support her so that she feels as empowered as I when she smiles at me.
The searing pain of her birth a distant faded memory.
Replaced by first steps, first words...so many things I feel blessed to have shared with her.
Just want to keep her safe.
Just want to keep her innocent.
Protect her from all pain, all let downs, all harsh lessons that life hands you.
She is my little girl, my gift.
The one to fulfill my dreams for a new generation.
The one that fills my heart with joy, happiness, and peace.
My little girl, my Esperanza.