Ripped painfully from your heart by grace,
Given tiny legs and arms,
Unable to move,
Dependant on you,
Helpless.
A soft warm blanket of lace,
Wrapped in your arms,
Peaceful and serene,
Loving soothing touch,
Snuggling.
A delicate flower in a protective vase,
Watered and nourished,
Nurtured and loved,
Resting for the night,
Security.
A scared fawn needing an embrace,
Crying for attention,
Frantically pleading,
Desperately desiring,
Satisfying.
Sunshine upon a smiling face,
Radiant and beaming,
Waves of pleasurable,
Euphoric delight,
Melting.
A heart wrapped in a blanket love.
A fawn sleeps near a bedded flower,
Warmed by the sun.
From the heart a baby is born,
As a warm blanket a baby feels,
Like a delicate flower a baby is nursed,
As a scared fawn a baby needs,
Like sunshine is a baby's pleasure.
Author notes
I tried to capture what that first night home must feel like for mother and child.
I have to give my sister a little credit. She once described having a baby as taking your heart and giving it legs. 
Written August 9th, 2004
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A contest entry
- Baby poems by Seraph1885.
300 points, ended August 20, 2004, 10 entries
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excellent~
This is beautiful
I think you penned it just right
And thanks for brining me back some beautiful memories
Hugs n love
Susan~~~
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Beautiful pictures, a baby is all that and more.
I'm starting to understand your progressive metaphor form.
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This piece encompasses to me all that childbirth represents. Very wonderful descriptions from both perspective of mom and newborn. Loved to read this and it brought back memories. Rose
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awww gosh this was so sweet
I just love the way you describe so nicely and perfectly what a baby would need and might feel. this has such a peaceful feel to it 
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I never really thought of the fear that a child may be having when they are first born...maybe that is why they cry so much and we attribute it all to hunger. Maybe they just find comfort from the food- it makes them feel safe. You sure made me see a babys birth in a different light.
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A Very Heartfelt Poem
This is so beautiful. Being a mother and grandmother I know the joy and wonder you speak of. Simply beautiful. Thank you for commenting on my poem, I appreciate it
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I love it! It really descibes a baby. Wonderful job!
A delicate flower in a protective vase,
Watered and nourished,
Nurtured and loved,
Resting for the night,
Security.
Love it!
Mariah
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This is wonderful!! You have just described a baby so well. They are so dependant on the nurturer for everything. So sweet and innocent......so many hopes for the future!!
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I love the way you wrote this! It's really strong and empowering, and it made me smile which is a plus! lol. Sometimes you forget about the little miracles in life.. thanx for reminding me and good luck in the contest! May God always guide your hand as you write.
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This is a very good poem. I enjoyed reading it and you captured the mother and baby coming home issue... I liked this one
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Good!
I wish your cousin a strong and happy life. . . good poem!
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