It's a boy

Just a text, but I felt his presence

My nephew had just entered the world

Hours later, I stood above the glass bassinet

Staring in

I felt my heart expanding, making room

Welcoming the little creature who would call me...

"Auntie"

His little hand, like a doll's, curled small

His eyes were closed and he was just so

Tiny

I massaged his little head tenderly, as

His soft spots were still very soft

Little tendrils of dark hair framed his face

It was an exquisite picture

This perfect, beautiful child

Courtesy of my brother and his wife

Then, it happened

His eyes opened

And they were so big and dark

Staring at me

Accusing me of disturbing his sleep

I grinned and everything around me was changed

The world is different... you're here