Words For You

Don't know where I'd be without you
I don't want to think about it
You mean the world to me
And we've come too far
Baby boy don't you worry
You'll never be alone
Just rest easy
In these skinny arms

I have too many issues
But you're all that matters
With the love you give me
I could conquer anything
Your voice calms my storms
And your smile brings me warmth
And the way you look at me
Breathes me to life

I'm fighting so much
And my biggest enemy is myself
But I swear to you no battle will be more important than your happiness
Let me in that tiny little head of yours
I don't want you living your life mistrusting everybody
Its painful world
But like I said
Come rest in these skinny arms

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

There is so much love in this poem. Children can do that to you. There is nothing better for me than holding close my new grandchild. He is 8
months and appreciates it. The others are all grown, but aren't too old for a cuddle. Your poem is a touching write.

Chris

[Asenath]

Thank you very much

[barleygirl]

Even tho you express highly universal feelings of motherhood, every breath of this poem is fresh & poignant, like I was inhaling it for the first time. For a little bit, I wasn't 100% sure this was a mom speaking to her small son . . . & I love a poem that's written in an "open" way, so the interpretation can be free to roam. This could be about a pet (since I've never been a mom). I love the way each verse begins with some sort of strife but then the narrator gradually eases up & becomes filled with whatever good feelings being described, so your writing "relaxes" the way we do when we get into contact with someone (or some creature) we feel this way about (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Asenath]

Wow thank you. I've never thought someone would analyse my writing like you just did. The poem is for my brother. Everytime I think about him, words and emotions come freely

[Paul Bell]

Amazing how a child can change your life.
Not sure by the skinny arms if that's an addiction that you're still fighting.
Hopefully the future is good, one day at a time I do believe.

[Asenath]

Thank you. Children are a blessing and people need to start realising it. lol I'm a skinny person, no addiction. I've never had a future before my brother. Everything is looking up

[Paul Bell]

Fantastic, glad things are looking up.