Für Elise

From the very beginning,
it had to be your way;
Not on your due date,
no, a later day.

The waiting was worth it
for you were so fair,
and lovely and sweet
without any hair.

I'd hold you and rock you,
so soft in my arms,
and marvel at all of
your radiant charms.
My darling treasure;
My life's pleasure-
angelic beauty in my arms.

Today, my angel, she plays in the dirt
and romps without shoes
and spins in her skirts.
She's curious and bright
filled with confident might.
Laughing out loud with seven-year-old delight.

Happily still, she comes to my arms
and still, we are smitten
with her radiant charms.

Happy Birthday Elise! We love you!