For my son

I have swum with elephants in Indonesia
Seen the Eiffel Tower sparkle with light
Sipped wine in the hills of Tuscany
Watched island skies turn from day to night

I have snacked on salted pretzels in Germany
Gazed from the top of Austrian alps
Popped champagne by the Seine
Gotten tattooed in Paris without fear or doubts

Of all the magic I’ve witnessed in the world
The places, the people, the scenes
Nothing compares to feeling your sweet kicks
Knowing you're safe and sound in my belly

They say my brain is changing
And I believe it to be true
For my life is forever changed
With the promise of meeting you

My adventures are far from over
No, this is only the start
Knowing I’ll soon be able to share them with you
My son, my love, my whole heart

-T.N.