Our Princess

(Written a day after my daughter was born in 2003)

Well there may be many thrills in life,
but we doubt whether any can better this.
Out of 24 hours this lady sleeps for 14 hrs
and make sure we don't sleep more than four
feeds for six hours
and does not care an iota about our woes
cries almost an hour a day
and keeps us on toes
expects us to toil for her
as she soils her clothes.

But
Her one yawn
Her one smile
Her one stretch
Takes us to cloud nine
And Fills us with pride

Gazing at her is peace
Holding her is success
She is what makes us feel complete.

We never understood why our parents love is so unconditional
But we have an idea now why.
So much emotions in the last 10 days
Labour, Birth, Jaundice.. smiles and tears.

This is our princess … as you may have yours.
This is our bundle of joy … which knows no bounds
This is our baby - Our life from now on.

Jibrael Jos

Birth Story

(Written the next day after my son was born in 2005)

Contractions kick up on the eve
Hospital Bag packed and bursting at its seam
Everybody standing on their toes
Because after all only God Knows
This comes to pass when the child is about to be born

At midnight the contraction reached its peak
A dash in the car was in store,
with pain difficult to endure
This comes to pass when the child is about to be born

Water broke on the hospital door
Hospital Staff rushed us indoor
Medical Staff ready at hand
and Mama in a determination to withstand
This comes to pass when the child is being born

Emotions swell up
Cup of Joy overflows
Across our heart there is a brand new dawn
This came to pass when our child was born

A silent prayer was on our lips
To hold the baby … O what sweet bliss
The last two years with our princess
has been sheer fun
Now with this prince
our family feels complete

We ask you to pray that he grows to be
Outrageously happy whatever the case may be

Jibrael Jos