Newly born:

She tastes the air;

Crying out,

Separate & cold;

Doctors work,

No smile,

Only grave concern…

Fearing the worst,

Her cry comes:

A relief & a challenge,

“Fill my need,

Make me smile,

Show me Love!”

And so “they” did…

Moons come & go,

She grows each day,

“They” grow older, too;

Then the Day,

A call to give her away:

An occasion to smile;

As the Sun is eclipsed:

She takes his hand,

Answering Love’s call:

Two rings shining,

Bright across the sky;

As champagne flows,

“They” taste the air:

A bittersweet flavor,

No doctors’ work,

All “they” can do:

Dancing,

Calling the moon,

The sun and wind:

Each heart beat:

A perfect gift,

Each breath?

A chance to sing…

🎶💞🌎🌈🎶

Today I give my daughter away. It’s a wild ride. Wishing all abundant sacred Love. May we all bless relationships today.

🙏

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Richard Palmquist, DVM GDVCHM CCHVM

I'm an integrative veterinarian interested in healing. I'd prefer to speak in poetry as we awaken the #HealingCommunity. Let's play together.

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