“parental reverie” by Anish Raj

they say time is a constant
that does not speed up or slow down

yet every moment with you becomes memory too soon
and every second without you a race to see your face

as you find your steps, your voice, your personality
we do our best to mold, while we also wait

to eagerly see who you will become
but also enjoy the journey of right now

they say time is a constant
but it already feels like you are timeless

A Raj is a father and physician. His world became even more wonderful when his daughter was born.