Congratulating Parents on Having a Baby (poem)

I wanted to congratulate some friends who had been blessed with a baby with a writing. While waiting in the parking lot before picking up my daughter, this is what came out.

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Dear Mom (and Dad),

Congratulations on having a new baby.

With a new baby in your life,
let a new “love shine” in your life,
let a new “joy smile” in your life, and
let a new “light come” into your life.

With a new baby in your life,
let there be new “beginnings” in your life,
let there be new “choices” in your life, and
let there be new “fun games” in your life.

With a new baby in your life,
let yourself enjoy more “park” time in your life,
let yourself enjoy more “music” time in your life, and
let yourself enjoy more “dance” time in your life.

With a new baby in your life,
let divine “patience” bless your life,
let divine “tolerance” bless your life, and
let divine “giving” bless your life.

Congratulations on having a new baby.

Affectionately,

Gunjan (and Chakravarty Family)