On April 24, 2025, my granddaughter was born. This poem is written with love for and to her, the second which I have written about her.
Hey baby girl or our little flower
You are a gift already with power
We adore the cuteness of your face
As you sleep with God’s abiding grace
You surprised us all with an early call
Weighing 6-14 and being 21 inches tall
April 24th will always be your day
When we’ll join with you to shout hooray
You’re now part of a family with love to spare
With you forever and always with our care
You’ll be our candle with everlasting light
No matter where we are, be it day or night
Welcome to the world and your new home
You’ve changed our story and now subject to poem
Madeline Rose, a name that is unique as you are
And one day you’ll have your own shining star.
I wish you the best life as you do grow
With joy and happiness that you’ll know
Faith in your beliefs and hope that is strong
Peace in your heart and love like a song.