my first born baby you always will be
the one who ushered me into this space
a clearer, confident identity
able to move through the world and keep pace
with those who previously hadn’t seen
the shy and shrinking girl, now carrying
your dynamic beauty along with me
the brightness of your eyes and smile having
a magnetic affect on all of those
whose privilege it is to bask in your glow
your open generosity draws close
all creatures who have clarity to know
that you will always engage without fear
and trust wherever you land, love is near.
the edges of myself 