My Daughter Rebecca

Not so long ago,
a baby in my arms,
squalling for comfort;
falling asleep to the tune
of old sea chanteys.

Then a young girl
nervously showing
4H animals;
becoming a princess,
then a cow on Halloween.

Now, a young woman
bearing new life;
a mother, herself,
and so the wheel of life
revolves full circle.

Soon there will be
a baby in my arms,
squalling for comfort;
falling asleep to the tune
of old sea chanteys.

JP 11-21-2011