This composition was inspired by a picture taken when I first held my daughter on the day of her birth. The poem expresses the anticipation of a new relationship that would last for therest of my life.- It seems important to share that this poem could be perceived from the viewpoint of the child as well as her parent.- The recording you will hear first was created by the students attending the Belmont Vocal Arts Intensive music camp in the summer of 2024. I am grateful to them for their sensitive rendering of my creative effort. -Deen E. Entsminger