Thoughts set to words

Adoption

As we sit on the mountain top,

soaking in the sun's warmth,

I look down through your tangle mass of dark lashes,

through to your immense dark eyes and all they hold.

For a moment I understand~

all that you have known since your birth,

in a matter of 12 months of life,

you have known:

Sorrow and Joy,

Tears and effervescent Laughter,

Loss and Gain,

Fear and Trust,

Loneliness and Bonding,

Lack and Abundance.

Your time in my arms has taught me;

God's amazing supernatural love,

His absolute faithfulness;

His favor~

which tastes like you sweet Ethiopian daughter.

Love your Mama