To Priya Rose with Love

Your head of hair, soft, wispy, kissable, a palpable place to receive my affection

Your eyes, big, brown, beautiful, a reflecting pool to gaze into all day long

Your nose, cute, noisy, making your wonderful presence known

Your lips, dainty and feminine, a promise of the young woman you will become

Your hands, strong, overcoming obstacles and grabbing at life

Your legs, determined, powerful, carrying you anywhere you want to go, because you can do anything

Your skin, a kiss from Heaven, a special touch, a little bit of him and a little bit of me, but completely you… wonderful, strong, beautiful you.

      

       --Mom

      (Mother's Day 2013)