This time,
I am the old moon
my daughter the new.
Her belly a lucent sphere
veiled night-shining pearl.
Dreams tangle in her lashes
shadows on alabaster skin.
Hearing a newborn's cry;
I rush to her side and
cradle the child in my arms.
A perfect girl,
heavens breath lingering
on her rose-bud lips.
The sighs of angels
could not be sweeter
or more pleasing.
This child,
shapes my heart as
she lies on my breast.
Author notes
Contest the crescent of maternal moon by Pamela A Lamppa
Photo credit; webweaver.nu/clipart/moons.shtml
A contest entry
- the crescent of maternal moon by Pamela A Lamppa.
1050 points, ended December 1, 2008, 13 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
whatever you feel is right
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Oh my this is just a lovely poem it has lovely imagery and is so very touching I really liked this Well done
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Oh thank you so much, my new granddaughter is only 1 1/2 months old now so I had something real to draw on writing this. She hangs the Moon.
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Such a beautifully tender and touching write. 'Dreams tangled in her lashes' is indeed a fantastic line. I love the imagery portrayed in the fifth verse also. Brought back wonderful memories of when mine were born. Superbly penned, good luck in your contest and congratulations!
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I'm honored you took the time to look at my work and more than pleased that you liked this. 'Dreams tangled in her lashes' is my favorite line in this poem too.
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...dreams tangled in her lashes. Oh I loved that line.
This is soft and utterly lovely. There is such gentleness in this poem. Thank you. ~Pamela
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Thank you very much Pamela, this was a lovely contest to be in. I look forward to all of your contest.
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Like mother, like daughter! I think you shaped her heart even if you feel she shaped yours. This is beautiful!
Love,
Amera♥
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thank you my friend, am typing one handed as my new grandchild occupies the other arm. she's a beauty, 13 day's old.
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How lucky for the old moon to shine on the newest pearl! Lovely work.
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thank you for your kind comment. the newest pearl graces my arms right now wrecking havoc with my typing but making my heart so happy.
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