When a baby is born
Allah pours on you
An arsenal of love
as you enter the game
When baby comes
You pat the head
Caress the earlobe
Trace the cheek bone
Stay away from your fone
You feed it with love
Each morsel with dua
Read the tasbih
Using her fingers n phalanx
Cut the nails
While she sleeps
Lie beside her
So she wakes in ease
Change her, bath her
With love n care
No hurry no other care
Attentive to her needs
First come her feeds
Wipe the nose and chin
Before the mess
And you need to change the dress
Massage her feet
Fiddle with toe
Caress the calf n shin
Tickle the back of the knee
Play with the limbs
wrist and forearm.
Stand her up
Assist the steps
When on her knees
She’s ready to crawl
Watch her eyes
Glow with discovery
New treasure troves found
Alert to endless sounds
Notice how her fingers
Touch n feel n grip
Marvel at her growth
In constant flux
And the arsenal of love
Allah showers on you
As you rock her to sleep
Snug in your arms
Out pour the litany of duas
At her every breath
Pray for her future
When you’re not around
She be steeped in Deen
Deep to her core
To feel safe and secure
With faith firm and sure
Blossoms to goodness
A blessing and joy to all
6/7/21 Jhb
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