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Sarah

 

Such trusting eyes
gaze into mine,
tiny hands
with nails of pearl
grasp tightly
'round my finger.
Nuzzling my breast

with sleepy sighs,
little tufts of downy hair
curl against your cheek.
One last feed
before you drift away
to play with angels
in your dreams.
I look down at you
snuggling into me
and know
with all my heart,
this
is beauty.
It's you
my child...
My precious baby girl

 

 

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My baby girl, Sarah, is now 19 and has grown into a beautiful, outspoken, talented and independent young woman who never fails to bring joy into my life. I am reminded every time I think of her just how precious is the love between a mother and her child.

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  • judmc
    March 22, 2008

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    Gorgeous

    This is a most beautiful poem about a mother's love
    for her newborn treasure. "Such trusting eyes gaze into mine" "tiny hands with nails of pearl" most
    Wonderful imagery, Absolutely Loved it George(JUDMC) U.K. See if you like my"Tiny Little Children"poem
    Thanks for sharing your beautiful poem with me
    Best Wishes!!


  • TimeChangesPeople
    February 10, 2008
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    Wow what a great poem, very touching.

  • celadia
    November 11, 2007

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    Such a touching poem. I love babies and hope they do dream of heaven. I love the love between mother and baby and father and baby for that matter. It makes me feel life is all worthwhile. Great poem.


  • Rebekah-Ann silver member
    November 7, 2007

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    lovely poem and I love your girls name... lost a baby named Sarah-Ann.
    This was really so beautiful!!!

    Glad your Sarah is all grown-up, alive and well!

    love

    Becks


  • Pete Greenslade gold member
    November 3, 2007
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    daughter..oops sorry


  • Pete Greenslade gold member
    November 3, 2007
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    you will still be thinking this, when she is 49..nothing changes .lovely write for your da

    • pearl-dragon
      November 3, 2007

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      thank you Peter...I am so proud that I have brought up this beautiful and independent young woman, she is the one true joy in my life

      Margaret


  • Passionate Phoenix
    October 1, 2007
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    this is beautiful really touching and perfectly written. very well done xx

  • Bob Fox
    September 25, 2007
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    Beautiful write

    truly touches me, a father of 3 gals that he never sees. But oh how I do remember them still young


    • pearl-dragon
      September 25, 2007
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      I'm glad that you liked it Bob and I am sad that you don't see your girls...maybe one day


  • HeavenScent4U
    September 25, 2007
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    opps forgot these, sorry

  • HeavenScent4U
    September 25, 2007

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    oh my dear, this is truly beautiful and such a display of a mother's love and adoration for her child, just as it should be your daughter is beautiful and i'm sure with you as her mother, her beauty is as profound inside as it is out thanks so much for sharing this with me be well and be blessed


  • lesbian-in-love
    September 22, 2007

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    Awww, I must say I love this one. Though I don't have any kids of my own yet I hope to someday. And have that special bond that you have written about in this lovely poem. Thanks for the read.


  • Arizona Sunset
    September 12, 2007

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    this is a very beautiful tribute to your child I loved everything about it!


  • Angel Of Heaven99
    August 15, 2007

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    sweet

    I really liked how you went into details about your daughter. This a great write and very sweet. Good Luck to you! I think your daughter would be proud that she was your inspiration to write. words are well put. Good luck to you!

    • pearl-dragon
      August 15, 2007
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      Thank you so much. This is one of the easiest poems I have ever written...the words came effortlessly due I imagine to the subject. She is the sun that shines on me.


  • Perception
    July 25, 2007

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    Such a sweet poem, you use your words beautifully, and perfectly.

    Your emotions can simply be pulled from the words..

    Very nice job.


    • pearl-dragon
      July 25, 2007
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      Thank you. I appreciate the time you took to read and leave such a lovely comment.


  • Child of Water
    July 25, 2007

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    Awwww wow, so so sweet and beautiful. You did an amazing job with this and just by reading it I felt an overflow of warmth. I like the format you used, it eases the reader into the poem and allows time to enjoy how sweet it is.
    Congrats and best wishes

    • pearl-dragon
      July 25, 2007
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      Thank you so much for your beautiful comment. It is easy to write about someone you love so much and also I wanted to do something really special for Porcelain Princess' contest.


  • YoursTrulyJulie gold member
    July 25, 2007
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    Doh ! !

    I've already commented on this one I hadn't noticed the trophy before though Well done 'sis' Even though I'd already read it, I enjoyed the read once again Excellent


    • pearl-dragon
      July 25, 2007
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      Now I'll have to admit that silliness runs in the family as well





  • Rele anmwe
    July 25, 2007

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    This is very beautiful. It is an immaculate piece. When can feel its innocence. Keep up the great work and thank you for sharing it

    • pearl-dragon
      July 25, 2007
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      Thank you for your comment Mr. Mack
      My daughter is the most beautiful thing I ever created
      and a constant source of joy to me. I enjoyed every minute
      of writing it because it made me think of her


  • Random Goldfish gold member
    July 25, 2007

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    Awww...I love this...and I love little baby hands and little baby feet! ^_^

    • pearl-dragon
      July 25, 2007
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      Thank you for stopping to read and comment.
      My baby is engaged and all grown up now
      looking after her own home but deep down
      she will always be my baby girl


  • pickers silver member
    July 2, 2007

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    This is so beautiful. I don't have kids, but I really want to one day. I love babies and I love to hold them and just look at their tiny features, and smell their baby smell. You describe it perfectly. I hope I get to experience that one day!

    • pearl-dragon
      July 2, 2007
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      mmmmm...that soft Johnson's Baby Powder smell...and puke
      sorry...gotta take the good with the bad. But truly, I adore my kids even when they're pains in the arse and I am very proud of the young adults they have grown into...hopefully with our guidance.


  • Porcelain Princess
    July 2, 2007
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    You put beauty in new life. Great work.

    • pearl-dragon
      July 2, 2007
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      Thank you sweetheart...it was easy once I settled on a subject...I could talk about my kids all day...all night too, if you let me

  • YoursTrulyJulie gold member
    July 1, 2007

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    Awwww !

    A very fitting write for this beautiful picture I wish you all the best of luck in this contest. Great job indeed

    • pearl-dragon
      July 2, 2007
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      Thank you for the nice words of encouragement, Princess. Never ask me how the kids are or you will get a lengthy reply...like 5 minutes ago


  • Recluse Writer gold member
    July 1, 2007
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    Well penned hon. I can relate to you seeing the beauty in your babies that outshines all other forms.
    I wish you well with the prompt contest.
    Tor'mentor

    • pearl-dragon
      July 2, 2007
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      Thank you, oh proofreader/teacher/tormentor of mine...couldna done it wi'out ye...is that okay for a Scottish accent?
      to my favourite nagging friend

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