I look right
I
say welcome!
To a bruised infant
Named
Marc
A newborn family
Wide-eyed parents
Awestruck grandparents
Aunties
and uncles
To
dote and devote
Their
time and arms and kisses
Love
For a remarkable baby
For
Marc.
Hello
and welcome!
I look left
I say
farewell.
To a glittery being
Named
Glamdrew
A bereaved family
Tear-stained parents
Defeated grandparents
Nephews
and nieces
To
hold and behold
His
heart and body and lipsticked smooches
Love
For an indomitable spirit
For
Andrew.
Goodbye
and farewell.
©️Conni Cartlidge December
2016
