A SUBTLE SMILE

I stretch my long arms way up to an azure blue sky

with wispy clouds floating by

a slight chill in the air

yet the sun toasts my skin

I launch into mixed up daydreams

reflecting my erratic past

I try not to think of all my mistakes and misgivings

contrary, focus on notions of my future

this time with a subtle smile on my face

 

At once I sense motion and extend my hands

down to my belly

I massage it gently in hopes that my baby

takes notice  that these are my hands, your mother

I find my self repeating that word, mother

with a certain gratitude

 

I take note of my heavy breasts

n*****s enlarged

a bit of a chubby face

all in preparation of the exhilarating event

just now I am four months with child

flutters inside evoke the reality of what is to come

 

Still, I sit on this bench in wonderment

regarding the two of us

it shall be lovely if this baby has a father

who knows him

yet this is not possible  straightaway

perhaps in the future if we are lucky

My soldier shall appreciate us  and we shall transform into a family of three

 

 

 

 

 

Author's Note

Thank you for reading!

Reviews

[FlaLover]

Beautiful!
You are truly talented!

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you .. I am flattered!!!😊
Warmly
B🌷

[Ken e Bujold]

another gem Betty. Nature and nurture, past and future all seamlessly joined together

happy new yr
ken

[Betty Hermelee]

Happy New year! Thank you Ken for a very astute and lovely review 🌷
Warmly B

[Cherrie]

I love this beautiful portrait. It takes me back in time. When I spoke to a new soul growing within and the two of us dreamed together.
Your poem is filled with love and hope. Just as it should be.

[Betty Hermelee]

thank you Cherrie, for a lovey review! This poem is going to be part of a sequel to my newly published book “AT BRIDGE’S END” on Amazon and other booksellers….; i think you’ll enjoy it🌷
warmly, B🎄

[Cherrie]

I look forward to adding it to my collection and reading it.

[Betty Hermelee]

that would make my heart sing! Merry Christmas🎄🎄🎄🎄🎊🎊🎊🎊🎊
Warmly, B

[berenongur]

I read a quote recently; never think that the word "impossible" exists for a mother and never judge her by what she does to survive.

The ending was definitely unexpected, I felt the flow of the story in every part and every line. And the uncertainty and pain of the ending... oh this is a real poem. I loved it.
The descriptions and flow, it is clear that the story definitely leaves a wound in the heart of a person, yet still leaves hope. As a woman, I felt it very deeply. It is definitely a very successful work. LOVED IT

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you so much for a thoughtful review , much appreciated….ltherecwill be many more episodes to come🌷
Warmly, B

[Chris Shaw]

Four months pregnant and concerns about whether the child will ever know the father. What a desperately sad situation. Conjures up all sorts of different scenarios dear Betty. Can’t go back. Only forward. A lovely piece of creative writing. Sending you warm wishes for Christmas.

Chris 🎄

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you Chris for a lovely review and to you and your family, all the best for 2025!!!
Warmly, B

[Desert Knave]

So easy to see a pregnant mother contemplating life. Well done. ~Jim

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you Jim for a thoughtful review!
Warmly, B

[Thomas W Case]

Powerful work. Great job.

[Betty Hermelee]

thank you Thomas, my friend🌷
Warmly, B🎄

[Arundass TP]

I feel lot of expectations in this poem. Nicely written poem

[Betty Hermelee]

thank you TP, much appreciated!🌷Warmly, B

[Pete]

with child indeed - everything changes. a revealing daydream with sad realities and hope nicely told.

[Betty Hermelee]

thank you, Pete, a lovely, supportive review!🌷

[Lorry]

Those erratic pasts do love to spoil a good daydream, don't they? Yet I think it's the present snd future that lead into your thoughts with the father in such a precarious predicament.
Now don't go trying to say precarious predicament ten times fast before your morning coffee, will you?
😃

[Betty Hermelee]

A wonderful and very understanding review Lorry, thanks so much🌷🌷
Warmly B