Deliverance

To L.

I saw you in dreams,

in wild fiction stories.

Your bright, pretty eyes,

and sweet dimpled smile.

When you have arrived,

after years of waiting,

the first time I saw you,

your beautiful face…

First, I have smiled,

then I have kissed you,

then, I’ll confess,

I even have cried.

Because, after all,

you’ve just been delivered.

You are my baby –

my life’s now complete.