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Sweet Expectations: Poems for Unborn Babies

A varied collection of poems gathered around this subject, with space for different voices, images, and moods.

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01

Family

"Promises to You"

My dear little one,
I promise to be your guide
To hold your hand and never hide
From any challenge, big or small
Together we'll face them all

02

Family

"Dream Big"

Dream big, my precious angel
Never let anyone bring you down
Reach for the stars, dance in the clouds
And wear your dreams like a crown

03

Family

"Unconditional Love"

Though I haven't met you yet
My love for you is pure and true
And when we finally do connect
I will love you endlessly, through and through

04

Family

"Beautiful Mystery"

You are a miracle in the making
A beautiful mystery unfolding
And as you grow and start your journey
Know that you are loved, beyond measure

Medium Poems

05

Family

Womb of Love

In this quiet, warm cocoon,
You grow and thrive, safe and immune.
Your heart beats strong, your tiny limbs move,
My sweet baby, all my love, I vow to prove.

As each day passes, I feel you more,
Tiny kicks and flutters that I adore.
I dream of holding you, cuddling close,
My precious little one, I love you the most.

06

Family

Happiness to Come

You're not here yet, but already I see,
A future bright with possibility.
I imagine your laughter, your first steps,
Your sweet voice singing lullabies to put me to rest.

I'll be there to see you grow,
To teach you all the things you need to know,
To lift you up when you fall,
My dear little one, I'll be there through it all.

07

Family

A Miracle for Me

Growing inside me, a miracle so rare,
A precious little life that I can't help but stare.
Caught up in wonder, I can hardly believe,
That I've been chosen this gift to receive.

I'll love and cherish you, my baby so pure,
My heart and soul, of that you can be sure.
You'll be the light in my darkest night,
My shining star, my reason to fight.

Long Poems

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Family

The Miracle of You

You are not yet born, but already you are loved
In your mother's womb, you are growing and being nourished
A miracle of life, forming in the darkness
The world outside awaits with open arms

Your heart beats steadily, a tiny rhythm of life
Your limbs stretch and flex, preparing for the outside world
Your eyes closed, but your senses alert
You feel the warmth of your mother's embrace

You are not yet born, but already you have purpose
To bring joy to those around you, to explore the world
To learn, to grow, to make a difference
Your life will have meaning, even before it begins

Your mother and father eagerly await your arrival
Their hearts bursting with love, their arms ready to hold you tight
They will protect, guide and cherish you
Through every milestone and challenge yet to come

You are not yet born, but already you are a miracle
A gift to the world, a new chapter waiting to unfold
A precious life that will touch the hearts of many
There is no limit to the love and potential within you

So sleep now, little one, and dream of the world ahead
A world that will welcome you with open arms
A world that is already changed because of you
You are loved, you are valued, you are a miracle of creation.

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