The hospital is hardly a place for a child,

But I'm beguiled.

She's on her way.

Or will she be a he? Either way,

Soon we'll have a new smile for quite awhile.

The nursery gives a glimpse of what to come,

I look, I grin, I am excited, I am delighted.

The magnitude of forthcoming responsibility

means nothing to a lonely toddler

waiting to spend her days

with whomever is on the way.

The significance of this arrival

is an event I have prepared for

in hopes of a friend.

I can teach, I can play, I can laugh, I can sway -

Anything for the little one on the way.

It's here - she's here!

Can I see her? Is she scared?

They let me hold her,

She is smiling, I am smiling

She is little, I am little

She is new; I am careful

We are here and I am hers.