They wear our faces

A poem inspired by a poem I read by Kim. The Beautiful Butterfly ( Check her out )

What is a child ?

They are the sharp intake of breath

each time they fall...

They are the sleep we sacrifice

when they are sick...

They are the little luxeries we go without

to keep them fed and clothed...

They are the tiny mirrors held upto us

returning our smiles...

with fathers eyes and mothers lips

forever.

Author's Note

I penned this after reading one by my good friend Kim. The Beautiful Butterfly , go read her works and the picture is an old avatar of my bff Daytonight also a talented poetess go check her out as well.

Reviews

[KimLove "The Beautiful ..]

What a beautiful poem I just stumbled accross. I loved the poem before I read the dedication. I never knew you did this... too cool

[Ruth]

Beautiful love...they so are this and much more....such innocence and warmth of life...this is different for you...I like the style a lot :)
Hugs xx

[Kristine Ferg]

Beautiful write.

[Dreaming_and_hoping]

It's really sweet! And touching too... (:

[Daytonight]

Thank you for the recommendation. It is a lovely poem and so aptly describes the feeling of a parent watching their child. Well done. Keep on penning.