I have loved you since before the
start of you. When you were inside of me
I had swallowed the sun
round and alive and the light by which I see.
When your screaming beauty emerged, slick and needy
I was born again as your mother.
Now there is not a crease curve dimple or point of you
I have not kissed claimed marvelled.
You are wonderous luminous brilliant sweet
Every moment of your life has made me deeper. Your
beautiful life, Alpha, makes me wonder
What did I do? Who was I? before you.
Heart-somehow-now-outside, there are quiet
moments – I treasure in my heart – when we
are still one. First smiles laughter tears
turn over sit up roll over eat this take a step
no don’t touch good girl give Mum a kiss
it’s all right Mummy’s here hush hush la la la
Beautiful, beautiful girl
The joy of my heart
and blessing of my life
how I love you – fiercely and completely.
Graceful and kind girl,
Holy and innocent,
How I love you.
Written for Anne
With love from her Mummy
