Where Kisses Land

[AdeleHouston]

Only your Mommy knows. No, she can not forget.
Her belly full of you. your Daddy pressed close
to kiss the top of your yet to be seen head, and
his delight at nibbling your toes - because
you had them all. Kisses, ten in all
commanded upon toes which would walk
someday to where kisses land.

Do not be afraid
In all that has life
your Daddy grew his soul, and
man and woman, one flesh is you, his heart
wings of his soul flutter with your smiles
melt with your tears, take flight in your joy
hold strong against your fears.
Do not be afraid
In all that is life
He’ll watch you grow.

Only his Mommy knows. No, she can not forget
Her belly full. your Daddy’s soul, close to her own
plenty of kisses to the top of his yet to be bald head
no worry for what came next - because
most days had ten toes. Kisses, tell all.
place another one upon his cheek , forever
to be where kisses land.

Happy 21st B'day Jessy
and in Remembrance if your very special dad.