life event

she came on her own terms
into this world
a long night
a long early morning
a long late morning

labor
breathing
labor
breathing
then
c-section.

she came
long legged
red haired
sweet
little girl.

a life event.

she changed
my life
and
today
is her birthday.

life event.

the only
one that
matters this
day
in the midst
of other
events
that swirl
and hover.

life event.
my daughter
my love
my life.