A Birthday Wish

A baby was born

Ten years ago today;

The child of my heart,

An ocean away.

A crease on her palm

And almond-shaped eyes,

Meant for a mother,

She must say goodbye.

So long she has waited,

So much she has grown

One wish has the girl,

A mommy, a home.

Another birthday,

Another year passed;

Sweet child of my heart,

I promise, the last.

A late birthday gift,

If only you knew;

Just a few months more,

Your wish will come true.

~Chandres Pickett

Written for and dedicated to my VKP, on her tenth birthday.