A Mother’s Love

A Mother’s Love.

A child brings love into your life.

That little smile that melts your heart.

Those curling fingers around yours,

that grip that holds you from the start,

that says I’m yours, I’m yours.

That moment when you hold your child,

you count her fingers and her toes.

You touch her hair, her face, her nose.

She is beautiful in repose,

And by her you are beguiled.

Oh what joy that memory brings,

your naked child, smiling up at you.

She talks, she says  “agoogle goo,”

And you say ”did you really do,”

And she laughs, and her whole body shakes,

the joy communication makes.

And she says” agoogle, google do 

I do, agoogle goo.”

 

You cry as you remember now

her faltering steps,

her fall, her laugh, 

her smile that spreads from ear to ear,

then up she gets, still full of cheer

and once more tottered forth.

 

Moments to savour, 

to enjoy for ever.

Moments of pure love that never,

never can be dispelled.

Never forgotten, ever held,

in your pure heart for ever.

Reviews

[emmajoy]

This poem is so utterly sincere. I've shared your emotions, and somehow managed to feel involved.. from outside at least. Your life has become full as full can be. To hold such a precious being in your arms, to count toes, look at skin, feel that little heart beating.. must be.. the greatest gift ever.

Beautiful words.. absolutely beautiful.

[Marie-Louise.]

Thank you so much dear Emmajoy. It gives me great pleasure to be able to say thank you. I have been so frustrated not being able to do so, so...if it was you that released me from my solitude, then thank you once more Emmajoy.

[Nefertiti Virtudes Ahme..]

I feel as though you wrote this as you remembered your child as a kid. Beautiful write! It holds a sense of longing that’s contrasted by the warmth of memories. Honestly, it’s a deep and truly beautiful write. Kudos!

[Marie-Louise.]

Thank you so much Nefertiti. You understood it perfectly. It is so nice to share something so special.

[Marie-Louise.]

The last line of this poem is beneath the advertisement. It is such a special line and I am devastated that it should be lost there. I have tried to move it up, but to no avail. I do not know if you, as a reviewer, have the same problem. I hope not, but I have written this by way of explanation, just in case.
Marie-Louise

[jacob erin-cilberto]

to freeze that memory....and so many others from when they are so tiny and helpless and just getting their feet moving....such love in this poem.
j.

[Marie-Louise.]

Thank you Jacob for you appreciation. It has been my pleasure to share it.