Beyond the alphabet

You are on your way

To a future

That although unknown

Is full of dreams

And hope

The pieces of a puzzle

Are scattered

Still being made

They will come together

In chunks, step by step

There are gaps

Many gaps

In your learning

But you have arrived

And you are showing up

We'll be there for you

In good and bad

Both must co-exist

But you will find your way

Just like we did

© Maria Mastrogiuseppe - 2014

And then you were five

There were long winter days,

Waiting for you

The body coped ok

We couldn’t wait to see you

And then, there you were

Your tiny presence, amazed

Being weighed and checked

Every hour, needing care

Our house evolved

First nappies, then toys

Fluffy animals, dolls

Every room, was yours

Before our eyes you grow up

A schoolgirl in true form

Readers, pencils

and homework all-round

It’s challenging and exciting

To see you like this

Learning, experiencing

Life at five years of age.

© Maria Mastrogiuseppe - 2014

Nine months in the making - Part 3

Welcome Haya!

Shahy and Haythem are now the proud parents of baby Haya.
She is a beautiful and strong little girl.
Below are some of the photographs I've captured so far.
Their story also inspired me to write a small poem, which is embedded below.

© Maria Mastrogiuseppe - 2014