First Breath

brand new eyes gazing upon the world
seeing only true love and the freedom of life
a living miracle of beauty and light
a gift from God our creator above

as the first breath leaves from the lungs
a new name is given, a new life has begun
there is no pain, there is no sorrow
only hope for what is brought with tomorrow

in that first hour, in a brightened room
only awed wonder and renewed hope and love
a reminder that life goes on
that with night comes the awakening of dawn

with that first breath
with that first touch
with that inseparable bond
hope will never be gone

and in that first breath
comes a pure soul
stronger than death
and forever stronger it will grow...