Dear Daughter

I hope you come into the world kicking and crying,

a born fighter. 

I hope your father becomes your rock,

teasing you with sugary sweet pet names.

I hope his belly laughs make you giggle,

so hard you can't stop.

I hope no one ever breaks your heart

that took me 9 months to make, how could it be broken just like that? 

I know you're stronger than this world. 

I hope you're born into a world better than mine,

a world that loves you,

that encourages you to reach for the stars. 

I hope you become my world,

my pride and joy,

the apple of my eye. 

Love, 

Mom