A new baby is like the beginning of all things - wonder, hope, a dream of possibilities. -Eda J. Le Shan

Autumn-like breezes caress my person

Summer's gentler breezes seem to be absent.

Above me there are only dark, stormy clouds.

It feels like another dreary day.

The clock ticks by slowly, I try not to watch

Enter, approve, remap, repeat

I feel like a drone as I go through the same process

Day in and day out.

Suddenly there is a vibration that sounds.

A steady green light appears from the corner of my eye.

I open my message only to see the most beautiful thing.

My newborn niece, sleeping peacefully it her mother's arms.

She's here! She's here!

An overwhelming sense of joy fills my heart.

The purest of faces, with the cutest cheeks.

It feels surreal as I stare at the picture forever.

I tap my co-worker and show off the new bundle.

I boast about having such a cute little niece.

We chat about her for a short while.

I have never been more proud.

Little fingertips

A giant bow

The kindest face I've seen in awhile.

Such beauty, such grace

I smile at the picture of my sister holding her daughter.

We are no longer kids, it's hard to fathom.

I sigh and glance at the ever expensive plane tickets.

Very soon, I will meet you face to face.

I wait for the end of the day, hoping to see more pictures.

My heart sores melodically at each new steady light.

I cannot be rid of the smile that's spread across my face.

I haven't been this happy in awhile.

I am finally released from my corporate prison.

Rain pours from above, I get soaked and almost blow away.

Yet not even this fact brings me down.

As far as I can see it is clear and blue, like any summer's day.

I save every picture and boast to my non-work friends.

I long to see her eyes, my sister tells me they're blue.

When I finally see them, they are deep and beautiful.

I am at a loss for words.

Little Juju Bee, I'm glad you're here.

You've filled all of our hearts with joy and love.

We are very lucky to have a family member like you.

I cannot wait for the day when we meet.