Mesmerised by your childlike beauty
Tiny hand that touches mine
Hold you close, love and protect you
What would I do to make you smile?
Caught in a moment that lasts a lifetime
Oblivious to all, a brief reprise
Your expression soft, your smile so perfect
I never want to see you cry
You rest your head against my shoulder
My arms surround you, close my eyes
Rest my beautiful, tired baby
For all to soon the music dies
A hand on my shoulder to rouse me
Back to reality - don’t want to let go
What would I do to return to that moment?
Instead I am here, more alone than you know
I hand you back, mum’s arms enfold you
Expression longing, behind my smile
Such love to give, locked up inside me
A mothers heart, missing a child…
Author notes
A moment in time that you would not notice unless you have been told that you are not able to have children of your own... dreanne
A contest entry
- THE SANDWICH IS PREGNANT! by Sandwich Massacre.
900 points, ended April 11, 2008, 5 entries
Silver trophy winner
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hand you back, mum’s arms enfold you
Expression longing, behind my smile
Such love to give, locked up inside me
A mothers heart, missing a child…
why do many people suffer from this....it's hard to even think about it most of the time with out crying..this poem touched me.....thank you
Your Judge
Stephen Zogal
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This is a wonderful piece and well written. I can feel the emotion with in the piece. After last night and the scare of my son being unconcious I would never want to hear that I couldnt have kids. thank you for then entry and the best of luck to you.
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wow
that is really intense and beautiful and sad. from a written standpoint, your words are simple and the length is perfect. it captures every moment and you've made me feel this moment.
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Thank you for your thoughtful words, the poem was written describing a moment in time that I wanted to capture and I am so pleased that it has had the effect that I wanted... Thank you so much for the silver...
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Dreanne
Awwww so sad. I had a hard time like this poem states after I had two miscarriages. Was so hard to hold or even give up holding my nephew's. Excellent write Dear. It's Beautiful and sad all at the same time
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Thank you so much for your encouragement, it is very much appreciated. This was so hard for me to write but tells exactly how I felt at that precise moment...
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So moving, beautiful and also very real and sad. It makes me want to say, and I will:
The true parent, father or mother of a child is the one who gives and supports with that parental love, far outweighing just the practical physiology of birthing. This happened to Moses apparently.
I hear a beautifully heartfelt poem and can't believe such love can possibly be anything to do with waste. Love does not waste, ever! Perhaps it just needs to find its intended expression in a way which is different to our preconceived ideas of what should be.
I do hope you don't mind me spilling all this, but I always respond as honestly as possible to the poem. In this case such a hugely touching and beautiful one. Thanks for sharing, Sol
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Not at all Sol, I appreciate the feedback. I am blessed in that the love that I have stored up is now being lavished upon my partners children, and we have spoken of the possibility of fostering/adoption, but the hurt of not being 'mum' doesn't go away, it may sometimes be easier to deal with, but it never goes away
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Oh this is so deep and sad. I can relate to this too well. You have incredible talent and thanks for sharing it.
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Thanks.
This was written from the deepest places of my heart so your encouragement was much appreciated...
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