Birthday poem

for my daughter Delaney

Delaney enjoying the boat cruise in Annapolis, MD

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My best girl, Delaney
Happy birthday to you
Last single-digit year  
How can this be true? 
Everyone said “Don’t blink,
don’t bat an eye.” 
Yet each year I find myself 
more surprised.

Startled at the time, how
swift. What speed 
I look back 
at all the memories 
Your small fingers 
curled around mine 
Your tiny toes
wiggle, face shines.

Look at you now—
Paintings, drawings cover
the walls
Journals filled with 
cursive writing, stories
to recall
A joy to be your mother
Your soul bright
Happy Birthday to our
Lane Train—
Keep moving forward 
with your light. 

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Take good care,

Julie