This poem is a tender and imaginative portrayal of life before birth, capturing a unique perspective with vivid, sensory detail. The image of *“floating in strawberry Jello”* creates a sense of warmth, sweetness, and softness, conjuring an almost dreamlike, womb-like world. Lines like *“I can sense my limbs / however slippery they are”* and *“a rope is attached to me…in this syrupy abyss”* suggest both the fragility and security of the speaker’s state, evoking a gentle sense of curiosity and calm.
The whimsical language and sensory focus bring to mind the work of poets like Sharon Olds and Mary Oliver, who often explore life’s intimate moments with deep attention to bodily and emotional experience. The final lines, *“gentle melodies far away / beyond my sweet gooey world,”* suggest the call of something greater beyond this safe, enclosed world, introducing a subtle anticipation of birth and discovery. Overall, this is a beautifully crafted, whimsical piece that transforms a universal experience into a sweet, original vision.
Wow! This is such an intuitive review; understanding every word I wrote, and putting it all together.. read moreWow! This is such an intuitive review; understanding every word I wrote, and putting it all together in a whimsical, stunning review ; you must be a learned poet and an amazing writer yourself !
Thank you for visiting and kudos to you for this comment, so much appreciated
Warmly B🌷
2 Weeks Ago
Thank you very much ❤️. Good luck with your artworks🤗
1 Week Ago
Thank you Yana for your creative reviews!!!
Warmly, B
cool title. great description of another world inside the womb. quite creative and nicely articulated. as jim morrison sang with the doors, "Into this house we're born, into this world we're thrown."
Posted 4 Weeks Ago
4 Weeks Ago
thanks Pete, always a creative review, much appreciated
warmly, B
Interesting lines penned. I feel it is a deep emotional work, maybe penning the feelings of depression or maybe a hard recovery from a physical illness. Anyway I hope you are feeling much better after letting it all out on paper. Thank you for sharing your talent with us. Sara
Posted 1 Month Ago
1 Month Ago
Thank you Sara for visiting and a lovely review
Warmly, B
A great poem about birth, or before birth...
Strawberry jello... Yummy. 😃
I enjoyed reading this one very much.
Well done Betty. Good story, very imaginative.
Bright blessings.
Posted 1 Month Ago
1 Month Ago
Thank you friend for a very bright review, Much appreciated🌷
Warmly, B
Ah, to be swimming in jello again, without all the hassle and grief that being a real proper growed up person brings, like bills, taxes, stress and thirty minute lunch breaks to name but a few of too many.
The only downside I can detect would be the horror of being picked up by the spoon then hearing a slurp!
But I'd rather be there any day than in traffic, so bring it on, says I!
Not long back to reviewing Betty and lots to catch up on. Stay tuned! 😃
Posted 1 Month Ago
1 Month Ago
a great reviiew Lorrry and many thanks
much appreciated!
warmly B
dear Betty.. I have a 💜 Heart Murmur.. it seems to guide me in Streams of perpetual melodies by Mozart — and Thus I am Born Again and renewed as Holidays unfold… and Once Again the Light from Heavens Hemisphere shows me the Path where Lions and Sheep will Guide the Weak and Faint of ♥️ Heart. Be Brave and Weather the Storm where Warm thoughts Dance and Celebrate a Time of Acceptance. Softly, Pat
Posted 2 Months Ago
2 Months Ago
Dearest Pat
thank you for an enlightening review, peace be with you🌷
warmly, B⭐�.. read moreDearest Pat
thank you for an enlightening review, peace be with you🌷
warmly, B⭐️
Oh wow, this is something that made me feel like I was in another dimension and not planet earth, what must it feel like being anything else than a human...
Beautiful language and imagery seen, I enjoyed reading.
Thank u for sharing
-Amy
Posted 2 Months Ago
2 Months Ago
Thank you Amy for a lovely review and feeling like you were on another planet!
Sometimes tha.. read moreThank you Amy for a lovely review and feeling like you were on another planet!
Sometimes that’s a good place to be!
🌷
Warmly
B🌷🌷
2 Months Ago
I agree, most times it feels so comforting to be away even if its a few minutes. 🌸🤗🤗You're .. read moreI agree, most times it feels so comforting to be away even if its a few minutes. 🌸🤗🤗You're welcome.
nice piece of work - carries a meaningful image of the conscientiousness of a child in the womb, lovely wording of wonder, expectation, and comfort. Well done, dear poet. -carl
Posted 2 Months Ago
2 Days Ago
So sorry for the late response, but thank you friend for a lovely review!
Warmly, B
My love of poetry results from my love of art. As a painter I am able to express myself on a canvas. As a poet my words come from my heart, my moods, sometimes sad, mostly upbeat. I like to use vivid .. more..