by Renay Anderson

Babies lift their heads up
to see what the world has to offer,
not all in one day,
but in weeks following after.
They smile and grin
wile struggling to straighten their necks.
their hope is everlasting
that they'll hold their head erect.
It's a wonder they would shout it,
"One day I'll lift my head."
They wake up crying,
but they never stop trying
to complete this natural task.
And with time, hope, and strength, they lift up their heads at last.
Always remember when times get low,
it was hope that lifted your head up as a baby long ago.