To My Daughter, I Love You

When you were born

I held you in my arms

and just kept smiling at you

You always smiled back

your big eyes wide open

full of love

You were such a

beautiful

good

sweet baby

Now

as I watch you grow up

and become your own person

I look at you

your laughter

your happiness

your simplicity

your beauty

And I always know that you will

be able to enjoy a life

of sensitivity

goodness

accomplishment

and love

in a world that hopefully is at peace

I want to tell you that

I am so proud of you

and I dearly

love you

by Susan Polis Schutz