I informed Lauren's Aunts and Uncles that she will be calm and quiet - and love books and computers of course. . . (only a very slight possibility they informed me back - about the calm and quiet part . . . at least until they get a hold of her).
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My Aunt sent me this note:
Dear Sarah,ASLEEP
This isn't exactly a wish but in a way it is. This is a poem I placed in Laurie's baby book shortly after we took her home at 3 days old. Perhaps you can tell Lauren sometime about the origin of this poem. I know you will feel this same way about her when she comes. This is for Lauren.
Pale, in the luminous wake of
a star,
You lie asleep with your
fingers curled
In a puppy dog's fur, unaware
that YOU are
The light of a life, and the
hope of the world.
~ Mary Wright Lamb
vintage photo of myself with my cousins, Laurie and Jennifer.
6 comments:
My god that poem is incredible. But then, I am a sucker for really good poetry!
I'm honestly not sure what to say. That poem is one for the record books. I adore it.
I always know where I'll see a beautiful poem. Just stop by your place.
Lovely poem, and so apt
I absolutely loved that poem. As short as it was, I was already starting to tear up. Thank you for sharing it with us.
I love this poem too.
My cousin, Laurie (who was adopted at birth) has long been an advocate for adoption. I can't imagine growing up without her.
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