The Preemie's Prayer

This is dedicated to my friend's daughter, who was born prematurely at 24 weeks this past Saturday.  Please send your thoughts and prayers to this little fighter, that she may get stronger and stronger everyday so that she can go home with Mommy and Daddy soon.

Dear God, as you look down upon us,

We know that you might have to squint.

We're located here in the NICU:

It's the nursery that we rent.

There are many alarms and sirens,

Connected to condos and flats.

The nurses tape our booties on,

And dress us in funny hats.

We have a lot in common;

All of us were in a hurry.

For many different reasons,

Our storks came a little early.

Some of us don't know why,

We bursted out from our bubbles.

We entered into this world,

Never meaning to cause any troubles.

Mommy and Daddy are worried sick

About the odds that we must beat.

Please God, help them to realize,

That seeing us grow is a treat.

Breath by breath, we'll learn to breathe.

Ounce by ounce we'll tip the scale.

We're like a boat in the ocean,

That knows not sink- only sail.

For we are living miracles,

Mommy and Daddy must simply believe,

That you have angels watching over us;

From the time we arrive, till the time we leave.

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