her eyes open wide
her hands reach out
her mouth gapes open
"welcome to the world" we say

her eyes are lit with curiosity
so full of adventure
so full of excitement
"watch out for the wars" we say

her hands are stretched to grasp a moment
so full of dexterity
so full of feeling
"know what you're getting into" we say

her mouth is wide and eager to speak
so full of knowledge
so full of love
"be careful with the boys" we say

her eyes now shut
her hands now at her side
her mouth now sealed tight
"goodbye, baby girl" we say