Today

procreating a human being

is a process that is magical.

In all mammals, there are only two necessities:

eat and sleep.

Watching Leanna

awake

responding to stimuli

from the startle of ingredients grinding together —

blended.

To the lullaby

of endless cars honking

sirens rushing by.

to her own vocals

expressing her needs.

hungry?

no.

Sleepy?

no.

bored?

could be.

Diaper change?

No.

The moment She looks out the window from a third floor walk up

all is at ease

watching

listening

to the world around her.

She is my own jackie O

Eleanor Roosevelt

she is my own light

guiding me

to continue to follow my dreams.