For Lila

Reluctant entrance into brilliant light

Screams of pain turn to relief then to dismay

You would not leave on your own

With strength you made your appearance

Love. Purest love. In an instant, deep love.

Quiet. Content. Beauty

Eyes. Knowing. Learning

Singing. Speaking. Growing

Curls. Wild, untamable hair

Shyness like a chrysalis, protecting until you grew your wings

Too shy for yellow but as bright as the sun

Questions. Curious mind. Tears

What does life look like before you?

Where will your feet take you? Anywhere child

Like the wild lily, clothed in splendor,

you will bloom in unexpected places.