A Lullaby - Aararo, Aa riraro! ( Who are you? who will you be?) A baby comes into your arms! This precious treasure that is a gift unto you Who are you? You ask! Where did you come from? Where have you been? This soul that has been entrusted to your care. You are born to the mother to feed you You are born to a father to protect you You are born into a family to belong to If only we the adults take care of you A litmus test of our humanity Day in and day out This small human will test your patience This wriggling bundle will test your strength This loud helplessness will test your tenderness Are you up for the challenge? Are you up for this weight to be carried? Are you full of love? Compassion? Wonder? At this being? Look at those small perfect fingers Already gripping your heart so tight Look at those tiny feet Kicking up and against you Ready to jump off into the world Are you ready to catch her as she jumps? Are you rea...