Poems by Sonia Paz Baron-Vine: 2007

My brave son

When my daughter brought you home I could see in her eyes and in her smile that you were the love of her life.... Tall and handsome you are, my new son your gentle smile and kind eyes shine when you look at her.... Welcome to my life brave Nate you who affront fires and save lives.... Thank you son for my grandson, the precious gift you have given me

Our first night

To Pascale Emily

September 9, 2007

I remember holding you, so small and warm looking at me with those big blue eyes and smiling

Your golden hair and soft skin so perfect and delicate..
your little hands and tiny feet..

I remember the silence and your soft sounds as I contemplated you
and gave God thanks.. my first born, my daughter
the best thing I ever did.. drinking my milk and falling asleep..

I held you close and kissed you my tiny treasure, glowing like a golden peach warmed by the summer's sun
You slept safe in my arms and I called you Pascale..
love was all around us and outside the snow fell....

Sonia Paz Baron-Vine

Chestnut Eyes

For Jason Alan

When I first held you you opened your eyes and looked at me for a long time . . .

they were chestnut eyes, warm and kind,

and as I touched you ...they closed

long eyelashes and a sweet smile

your long delicate fingers held mine

I caressed your auburn hair and contemplated your noble profile

my son a gift from God to me

I saw in you, a brilliant future

My little boy,

warm and safe in my arms
that moment was magical

Jason Alan . . . my son just the two of us while the sun went down .

My golden daughter

To Amber

September 9, 2007

You came into my life holding my son's hand

Shy and sweet, my golden daughter

I remember how proud he was you were his first love his only one..

And I welcomed you into my home my life and my heart.

Amber is your name and it is a perfect one for you as you are warm like Amber.

Your golden hair shines in the sun and your lovely smile

is a welcome sight in my home.

Amber, my golden daughter I am so glad you are part of my life.

Sonia Paz Baron-Vine

Last gift

To Michelle Amy

September 9, 2007

You came to me in my golden years..

as a gift from God when I had given up hope..

As you lied in my breasts and looked at me

a golden being with green eyes like the sea...

Your golden hair and perfect features truly a miracle I had made...

Bundle of warmth cuddle in my arms as we rocked gently

I sing you a lullaby..

My precious daughter, my last one..

Michelle I named you... and you smiled...

Sonia Paz Baron-Vine

Blue Eyes

To Nikita

September 9, 2007

The first time you and I met it was magical...

I hugged you and cried, you looked at me with those sparkling blue eyes

I had waited seven long years for you

I had heard your sweet voice on the telephone singing sweet songs and poetry..

My sweet son, growing up alone while both of us waited..

I heard how you sat by the window and waited for me..day after day.

And I was thinking of you day after day

Now we are together and we are happy

you have your mommy and I have Nikita my son....

Sonia Paz Baron-Vine

My little fairy

To Tatiana

November 9, 2006

From so far away you came and ran into my arms...

I held you close and on the way home

you fell asleep in my arms...

My little fairy, I called you Tatiana my daughter..

The sun sleeps in your hair

the sea plays in your eyes

and brown sugar is your skin...

Your laughter fills my heart

and your sweetness is a gift from God..

My little fairy.. I love you so much...

Sonia Paz Baron-Vine

My little treasure

To Dimitri

September 19, 2007

When I saw you first, you gave me a timid look,

and I smiled a you...

Standing by the door you stood still,

and later gave me your first smile...

Now, you are a strong assertive boy,

full of life and happy

My little treasure I am happy too...

Sonia Paz Baron-Vine

My sweet Ela

To Ela

September 3, 2007

Far away there is a young girl waiting for me

she knows I am coming for her someday...

I am her mom, even though she was not made in my womb

I am her mom, because she was made in my heart...

We write and send presents she sends me lovely cards

with her crooked handwriting because of her special hands

But I know she feels like me and someday we will hug and laugh

and I will call her my sweet Ela, my special daughter

and she will call me Mom....

Sonia Paz Baron-Vine

My little golden boy

To Zachary

September 9, 2007

My grandson, smiling at me with those big blue eyes

trying to stand, safe in my arms and cooing like babies do...

What a blessing is to be a grandma!

Now I understand my mom.

I am happy to see him grow my little golden boy.

Teaching him words, and singing him songs

hoping that soon he will sing along..

Wednesday, December 26, 2007