Joy

In the hospital my wife gave birth to what looked like a lizard.

Once peering upon this gooey mass, the love, I felt straight to my gizzard.

As the child was crying out on his first moments of life

I found a new respect for my wife.

To see the beginning of creation and the innocence.

Gave me a whole new purpose and sense.

Fragile and dependent the child was.

And at that moment I vowed he would be my cause.

I’m so grateful to God and to all that is good.

That’s the way humans are apt to see it and should.

The day my son was born I will carry to the grave.

The miracle, the beauty. the innocence and the child so brave.

No more shall I think of selfish things.

For the experience and lessons of what my child brings.

I love this child till eternity no matter what road he takes.

For this child has kept me forever awake.