Poetry: My arms open....

My arms open to welcome you,
as my heart embraces you
into the family.
I’ve know about you
for two years now
and waited
for this face-to-face meeting
when you were ready.

My eyes light upon your eyes
and I see my mother
reflected back to me.
I see my father’s and son’s
nose prominently in place.
And I miss the 25 years
of your life
I didn’t know you existed.

Welcome to the family,
granddaughter.

Jyoti