First Breath

A whisper soft, a newborn cry,
The dawn of life, the sweetest sigh.
In trembling hands, a dream takes form,
A heart reborn, both fierce and warm.

Eyes that mirror skies untold,
A future held in love’s tight hold.
The world fades out—just us, just here—
A universe in this cradle near.

The weight of joy, the brush of fear,
The wish to shield from every tear.
A promise whispered through a kiss:
I’ll guard your days, your nights in bliss.

In tiny fists, hope’s tender seed,
In every breath, a silent creed:
To guide you well, to let you roam,
Yet always know you’re safe, you’re home.

In this first touch, time slows its pace—
A lifetime found in one embrace.
For in this child, a mother’s prayer:
To give, to love, to always care.