A Child's Arrival

 Circled by faces happy and tense with care
the little bundle of life has come into this world;
The awaited moment finally at hand
To welcome the new blessing into the fold. 
the mother wan but filled with bliss
watches her own with a happy sigh;
Keen Of things bygone and yet to come
I stand by her with thoughts flying by. 
The fading years from the past appear
and it seems but the earlier day;
That falling in a boyish haste
my father's gentle touch wiped the tears away. 
But he is gone as the gentle wind
and time goes on with its ceaseless pace;
Both toll it takes and joy it gives
as I gaze upon the wondrous face. 
What lies ahead for you, dear child
I cannot fathom the misty way;
Yet may blessing and courage guide your path
always from this very day.