Finally
Nina Rodriguez
Philippines, 1999-
Two loving people stand
In line in the rain.
Two loving people wait
Hoping for papers during the hurricane.
America, 2000-
Two loving people arrive
With nothing in their hands.
Two loving people look
For an opportunity in this land.
America, 2002-
Two loving people excited
For their first born to arrive.
Two loving people delighted
For this newborn to thrive.
America, 2006-
Two loving people thrilled,
For another life is given.
Two loving people ready to build
Futures for their children.
America, 2016-
Two loving people preparing
For the test of their lives.
Two loving people hoping
To pass and survive.
America, 2017-
Two loving people walked in--
Having given everything they had--
Now four loving people grin,
Finally glad.