Open Poetry #45 |
five candles (repost) |
unboundpoetess Member
since 2008-05-24
Posts 477 |
the face that I had loved so well lost in nod's misty rivers as I looked long by the railing so utterly lost in her bowed serenely in larkish prayer the changeling was unaware slipping through time's filmy chaplet wreathed by fireflies and melody she fell into inevitable chrysalis babyhood flickered in that last exhale furled smoke emerged ocean-eyed flutterby I wept to wet her wings H I wrote this for my daughter on her 5th birthday. Was thinking mommy thoughts today, about how she would be 10 this year, and yep, cried again. I seem to break down in five year cycles. |
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brneyedgrly Senior Member
since 2009-06-08
Posts 1125nowhere and everywhere |
hey girl this is beautiful and delicate and full of heart ~good momma~ I love that about you happy birthday to little one shel |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Beautifully written. Enjoying watching your child's wings spread each day is the most wonderful part of being a parent. |
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unboundpoetess Member
since 2008-05-24
Posts 477 |
Shel Thank you so much. I know you are familiar with the heart I wrote this with. Midnitesun Yes it is, but bittersweet. I tell my children "If I could just have you at age 3 for a day" or "If I could only have you back in my arms brand new so I could smell your newborn skin". My daughter asked me once, "Wouldn't you miss the me I am today?" Well of course. Thank you both. Love, Heather |
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angellea Member
since 2009-03-29
Posts 144NC, USA |
if only we could keep them small just a bit longer...understand the mama ache you felt w/ this one. loves & kisses, maranda |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Incredibly beautiful and touching, dear Heather. I am spellbound. I have felt this too and my mother before me ... Oh ... something shivers within me ... and oh, no! Love, Margherita "Love is the One who masters all things; |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
ms UBP..it is a pleasure to see the softsidegooeymomma side of you here |
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unboundpoetess Member
since 2008-05-24
Posts 477 |
angelface I knew you would. TY Margherita Oh no!(((( hugs )))) Thank you for wearing my heart... Daark You didn't get any on you, did you...Thank you for reading, friend. Love you guys, H |
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Heart2Heart Senior Member
since 2009-05-15
Posts 738Scotland/Norway |
Oh this is so sweet, how we cherish those precious little ones Heart2Heart |
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unboundpoetess Member
since 2008-05-24
Posts 477 |
Thank you Ms. Heart. They are everything.. L, H |
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