For Theodore, One Day Old.

This article, titled "For Theodore, One Day Old," is a poem written by Judith Valente. The poem describes the experience of a newborn baby named Theodore as he enters the world and begins to perceive his surroundings. The author uses vivid imagery to convey the baby's journey from the darkness of the womb to the brightness of the hospital room. The poem also touches on themes of prayer, spirituality, and the universal human need for sustenance. Judith Valente is an author and former PBS-TV correspondent who has written extensively on spirituality. [Extracted from the article]

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