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Stretch marks.

Missing image

Each and every one

of you have left your Mark on me,

Stretched with love and devotion.

All five,  I love you equally,

because I wanted you.

I chose you!

And as I trace each mark on my tummy

It takes me back…

I see your faces

Smell your newness, recalling

the smoothness of your skin

getting the urge to embrace

You closer, tighter to my heart.

I know all the crevices

and wrinkles that conceal the fluff,

the dimples on your bum.

Cheek on cheek I stroke you,

I close my eyes as if

I’m touching God

For what better feeling

Could I ever have?

You as part of me

bring home to me,

A part of you, my grandson!

And I stroke his cheek too

So I can go on touching God 

As long as I can feel.

I,

as woman,

have the breathing taking privilege

Of sharing with God himself

The creation of life.

Author notes

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For my five gifts from God.

This dipicts my feelings for my own five children. one of whom gave me a grandson, i am so pleased to say that he too has left his mark on my heart and soul. So yeah i look upon my stretch marks as positive.

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  • SeaWithYourHeart
    November 18, 2008

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    awwww thanks for your kind words of confidence when i read the title i thought o no! but when i read your poem i was awe struck the beginning about stretshmarks being special was simply amazing thankyou this was strangely endeering and beautiful


  • Crash Mayhem
    September 1, 2008

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    This is absolutely beautiful!
    My tummy used to be so flat and smooth... and with the luck of my mother's side of the family... I've been MORE than blessed with a BIGGER baby than the average. lol
    So needless to say, my flat smooth tummy, is now a stretch mark-covered beach ball. lol

    I cry sometimes because the stretchmarks are so deep, and some painful... and ofcoarse because they're not pretty... but I just have to keep reminding myself that with bad, comes good. So I guess that keeps me going.

    Again, this poem was absolutely beautiful.
    I really like how you referred to the newborn as if he/she were god.

    I don't believe in the christian god, but with my wiccan beliefs, and how every part of nature is important and beautiful... it touched me.

    Thank you so much for entering!
    Good luck!


  • screaminginmyhead
    February 24, 2008

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    such a beautiful piece. I definately feel this one, my children are everything to me. I love this it is great!


  • leander Moderators member
    February 16, 2008

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    This is a beautiful tribute to your children and grandchildren that you have written here, coming straight from the heart and spreading tenderness with a soothing voice

    Thank you for this entry as well!
    Leander


  • CherryOnTop
    October 25, 2007
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    The marks will always be your badge of love for your children. Good luck in the contest.


  • RedwingSpirit silver member
    October 24, 2007
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    Awesome Picture Awesome Poem Good luck in my Contest


  • Gigi Lombard
    September 11, 2007
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    Lovely write!
    Thank you for entering!
    GOOD LUCK
    G


  • anonimous
    September 3, 2007
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    moving

    Beautiful poem Lady Ireland. that photo is amazing with the little foot so clear, is it your tummy?


  • Three Doves
    August 30, 2007

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    The creation of life. True blessings of love expressed well bringing forth the fruits of your labours. Eight darlings of my own and hopefully they'll all make it with the mother's blessing (I hope you have a child just like you), which has also been known as THE CURSE.


  • Celticpoet silver member
    August 30, 2007

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    Ahhh sure now!

    Isn't this just the darling poem of them all!...Im thinking just how wonderful it is...to have the power of Life..of Creation!...I too remember so well each of my five children as they were born...their first laughs..first words..first steps...I shared in every little landmark of their lives...what a privilege it was...and is!...Ahhh now Dolores you brought a tear to my eye...not of sadness mind!...but of happy memories...Thank you...Dan xxx


  • poeticweaver gold member
    August 30, 2007

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    Wow,

    Such a precious piece and gift to your five beautiful blessings.. It must be such an honor to give birth to living miracles, and at the same time, be one yourself. Thanks for sharing you and yours, blessed be, your friend, Timothy aka poeticweaver~


  • Arrianna MacEwan
    August 30, 2007
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    Awe this poem is just so beautiful. It is just so lovely and so breathtaking. simply amazing


  • Jonathan ROBIN
    August 30, 2007

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    Promise...sing

    I,
    as woman,
    have the breathing taking privilege

    ... breathing/taking surprises as a choice in preference to breathtaking ...

    fantastic footprint photograph highlighting choice and confidence in renewal which although a variation on a theme appears to have successfully claimed a niche above and beyond most who 'labour' over this subject ...


  • Griswold
    August 30, 2007

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    Beautifully written of the love for your children, stretch marks or no stretch marks they are blessed...Scott


  • Daizy21
    August 29, 2007

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    I believe there is no stronger love than between a mother and her child,and for me it was a first to read that kind of love within poetry,well done!


  • tlsledge
    August 29, 2007

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    Wonderful expression of motherhood. Truly children are a gift from, the Almighty, God. Each and everyone is precious in his sight and should be in ours.


  • Olivias Violin
    August 29, 2007
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    WONDERFUL!

  • quakietree
    August 29, 2007

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    I love this photo! Is it real?
    The wonder of a grandchild must be amazing given the love I have for my children.
    Very powerful, loving write.
    Good luck in thes contest.


  • ProudMomma
    August 29, 2007
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    great write i love it!!!!!!


  • ChrissyJean
    August 29, 2007
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    Beautiful written! Amazing poem!


  • vierna
    August 29, 2007
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    All I can say is, "WOW!" Beautifully written...I had to cry.


  • poet girl
    August 29, 2007

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    W O W... this is so beautiful, it brought tears to my eyes. I just found out I am pregnant. This being my 3rd but more excited then the first."I close my eyes as if I am touching God," really gets me. That is when the tears really start to flow. I know I am emotional the this point but these words in this write has made up the most beautiful thing I have ever read in a long time. Thank you so much for writing this. Pen on, mommy-poet...


  • MidnightPoet545
    August 29, 2007
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    I love it

    That was a great piece of work, i know exactly how you feel, i have a 3 yr old daughter.


  • Perfectly Imperfect
    August 29, 2007

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    This is a beautiful piece of writing. Children are indeed trasured gifts. Such a lovely read. Good luck in the contest


  • Rheea gold member
    August 29, 2007
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    Beautiful

    I loved it made me smile it is great.


    • Lady Ireland gold member
      August 29, 2007
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      Children always makes us smile.
      i thank you for your comment
      and kind applause.
      Slan Dolores. x


  • thepoetssoul
    August 29, 2007

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    Wow what a wonderful poem you have written.
    I almost teared up great imagery and flow
    Splendid words you have shared truley Gods gift.
    Best of luck to you in our contest

  • Starz of Heaven gold member
    August 29, 2007

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    This is a very nice write. The love for a child is a very precious gift thank you for sharing and goodluck to you in the contest. Best Wishes


  • Basia
    August 29, 2007
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    Oh the love of children! They are so wonderful! Good luck in the contest!

  • pruedence
    August 28, 2007

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    This is really a beautifully written poem. The picture is also amazing. As a mother I can relate...as a grandmother too...giving birth is the most wonderful thing I have done in my life..and I do so agree with each every word you have written here. Just lovely, thanks for sharing


  • LearningHow2Smile
    August 28, 2007
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    This is very touching, and heartfelt. Thank you for sharing this with us. Absolutely beautiful.


  • Jaredactyl
    August 28, 2007

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    Beautiful!

    I love the viewpoint on this poem... the grandmother's perspective, the connection between your baby and her baby. It's really awe-inspiring. And to call it "Stretch marks," something that is usually taken in such a negative context, brings this juxtaposition into the entire idea, this contradiction which is present in all of life, especially in this stage. I am really impressed. "I as a woman have the breathtaking privilege of sharing with God Himself, the creation of life." What a perfect end to this beautiful piece. You have connected the incomprehensible experience of childbearing with the incomprehensible God, and brought them into a clear-cut, awe-inspiring masterpiece which brings the darkness into light, the juxtaposed contradictions into complementary understanding. This is marvelous. Excellent work!


  • Darcs Dove
    August 28, 2007
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    wow. this is simply breathtaking. it's as if i were in your place.


  • Creatress silver member
    August 28, 2007

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    Is that a real picture! Nice write...I liked the part that goes, "Cheek on cheek I stroke you,

    I close my eyes as if

    I’m touching God

    For what better feeling

    Could I ever have?"
    Well done, keep it up
    Creatress


  • Pure Thought silver member
    August 28, 2007
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    Dolores

    How wonderful! Somehow the man's part in child bearing just does not conjure up, such wonder.


  • delightfulmess silver member
    August 28, 2007

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    OMG this was so good.
    I am at a loss for words, WoW trust me that is rare.
    This was breathtaking. Great piece for this contest
    I am going to go kiss my boys now.
    Thank you for writing such a touching piece


    delila


  • Cannonsfire
    August 28, 2007

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    And they are all so very lucky to have a Mum as wonderful as you. Love, C


  • dianes
    August 28, 2007

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    simply awesome

    what a great way to express yourself...the title caught my eye and the pic is priceless..now when i get out of of the shower and see my stretchmarks....i will remember the reason i have them and maybe just maybe feel a little different about them...ty...


    • Lady Ireland gold member
      August 28, 2007
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      Lol.
      Its best to think positive!
      Thanks for kind comment.
      Dolores xx


  • Dragons Lady
    August 28, 2007

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    A wonderful tribute to motherhood and all that goes with it. I especially love the first three lines. Indeed our children do leave their marks on us. Beautifully written with heartfelt emotions of a mothers' love. Good luck in the contest.

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