A Poem

I thought I was full -- like life was fine and dandy --

Then I met you, Mike,

   and I burst open -- like a summer storm --

   electric and exciting --

   soaking me through.

I thought I was full -- like I could take no more

love into my life --

Then I had you Analia

   and laughter soaked with tears 

   exceeded the known capacity of my heart.

I thought I was full -- like what else 

could I ever need?

Then I had you Maya Isabel

   and life grew three sizes so I could

   fit all of my love for you in it.

I think I am full...

Then I see my girls laugh and grow and dance

and run

and cry and learn

And my heart melts into something

bigger

and God smiles.