In those precious first moments,

After your body left mine,

A hazy cloud shifted instantly.

One I didn’t realise was smothering me.

Gone was the fear, angst and worry.

Replaced with air so refreshing,

I could breathe again once more.

You had found your new home,

Nestled safely under my chin,

In arms made just to hold you.

My guarded heart now completely exposed.

Tired eyes mystified in awe,

That something so foreign could feel so naturally right.

In that moment I understood what it felt to be at peace, to be terrified, and entirely complete all at once.

In the days that followed,

A sleepy fog descended and settled seemingly for the long haul.

We stumbled our way through the thick of it,

Threatening tears and heavy thoughts at every turn.

But you my darling were a beacon of light.

Guiding my path until I learnt to trust both of our instincts.

Now no amount of external elements,

Could impair this perfect vision.

A long held dream now reality.

For months we were one,

Now my child, we are two.

Still forever connected.

You and I.

The privilege of you in my sights,

Has created the greatest view of all.

And now that I finally see clearly,

I never want to close my eyes.

Written by our incredible contributing writer Lacey Owen. You can check out more of her work on her blog Laced with Love.