Will you be our granddaughter
or grandson?
big question though it matters
not at all
as far as the unbridled love
you can expect from us
and from your parents
in fact from all the family
now eagerly
awaiting your arrival

Your parents choose to
keep the question open
although if there's another ultra-sound
it might give you away
it's so amazing
to have already met you
at three months
still in our daughter's womb
not yet quite human
in appearance
but clearly not a fish or salamander
though you may someday
merit such a moniker
as monkey
dove, or lizard
hey little lizard
someone who loves you
may shout out
where are you rushing off to now?