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To Little William--December 2015
Little guy, celebrating
Your first Christmas: Hurrah for you!
I hold you in my arms and see
Life from a different point of view.
Welcome to the world, little one.
Keep that lovely smile in place.
You could win anyone over
With that charming, innocent face.
Up to now, your life has been measured
In inches and months, little small fry.
But looking at your inquiring gaze,
I wonder if you aren't wiser than I.
Those tiny fingers that clutch my pinkie
With strong yet dainty deliberation:
Will they help to reshape this planet
With compassion and determination?
In the meantime, I--your uncle--will
Enjoy watching you change and grow.
I hope the world grows kinder and safer
Before it's time for me to go.
(12-27-15)
Your first Christmas: Hurrah for you!
I hold you in my arms and see
Life from a different point of view.
Welcome to the world, little one.
Keep that lovely smile in place.
You could win anyone over
With that charming, innocent face.
Up to now, your life has been measured
In inches and months, little small fry.
But looking at your inquiring gaze,
I wonder if you aren't wiser than I.
Those tiny fingers that clutch my pinkie
With strong yet dainty deliberation:
Will they help to reshape this planet
With compassion and determination?
In the meantime, I--your uncle--will
Enjoy watching you change and grow.
I hope the world grows kinder and safer
Before it's time for me to go.
(12-27-15)
