First Glance

When I held you that first time,

the joy I felt that you were mine,

and tiny you wrapped in my arms

content and sleeping peacefully.

How could I fathom or begin

to quantify that love within,

that swelled and fluttered through my heart

with loving unconditionally.

And now my dear how you have grown,

to birth some children of your own,

but I remember always will

the thrill I had when meeting you.

Reviews

[mou]

In our culture, there is a story about a child's sleeping expressions when he is at some age of 10 to 15 days ..it's something like that:
sometimes God says to the child in his dream "Look, your house is burning", then he tries to open his eyes..
then "Look, your dad leaves you", then he starts to cry while he is sleeping
but when God says "Look, your mom has left you", then he smiles and says "No because I'm in her lap'
so the thing is even God can't make a child detached from his mother even in sleep with a cute humorous way. your poem has reminded me of this bonding..very beautiful!
mou.

[Chris Shaw]

Dear mou, thank you so much for your visit and your information about your culture. Pleased to see you here. Glad you enjoyed my poem.

Chris

[mou]

I have another friend here, named Chris too..very nice person from every aspect..so your name first had drawn me here :) but now I'm looking forward to reading your other poems too..and it's my pleasure

[Chris Shaw]

And I will look you up too mou. Looking forward to reading you.

[Neville]

we never forget that precise moment, do we .. and what could be better, I ask .. absolutely nothing, I respond instinctively, protectively and knowingly ........................................ Neville :)

[Chris Shaw]

Such very special moments. So precious becoming a mum or dad. Sadly only for me once, but hey then three grandchildren came later and I have a brood :) Thank you Neville. It's been a long while since I read this poem.

Chris

[Richard🖌]

Awww, Dear Chris 🥀

Beautifully scribed, with tenderest care only a new mother could when gazing upon the sweet face, into the soft, innocent eyes of her heavenly created and laboriously birthed, precious infant.
I simply love writing-in and reading well composed Free Style poetry, and this piece is about as appealing as it gets.

Seems you always reach in, touch my heart, and bless my lips a gentle, misty-eyed smile.
Thank you, Chris, for being You ⁓ Richard 🍃

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Richard, bless you for giving this old one an airing and also for giving it such a generous review. Very much appreciated.

Chris

[Richard🖌]

It feels as fresh and new to me, Chris, as though you'd written it but an hour ago.

I'm proud to be your fan.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Richard :)

[Richard🖌]

You're welcome, Chris. : )

[KeeD]

This is beautiful! How I dream of the day I get to experience this feeling and imprint that tiny face and that precious smile in my head for forever and a day.

[Chris Shaw]

It will be a day that you will always remember Keegan. Something for you to look forward to.

Chris

[Maxwell Ryder]

Love them. Flesh and blood. I see it with my wife and our son. Yes, she gets angry, but so cute when she isso tender with him, still like the day he was born.

[Chris Shaw]

Nothing like a mother's love Maxwell. Pleased to receive your kind comments.

Chris

[barleygirl]

This is a lyrical lullaby that conveys both the sensations of the scene, reflected in the way your phrasing sounds, plus some distinct relatable descriptions of how this must feel for most moms. I love the way you pack a lifetime into your simple poem, reaching into the child’s grown-up aspects, while still holding on to the way it first felt & will always feel. Never having been able to have kids, I’m always fascinated to read an account of motherhood that’s as palpable as yours (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Margie, thank you for your kindness. Always pleased to see you on my page.

Fondest

Chris

[Sharmelle's Expressions]

Well done! An amazingly inspiring Mothers Day poem! I love the bond you have between mother and child in this poem. Your poem was enjoyable to read keep writing!

Many Blessings, Sharmelle

[Chris Shaw]

Pleased you enjoyed the read Sharmelle. Thank you.

Chris

[Sharmelle's Expressions]

You are more than welcome, Chris!

Many Blessings, Sharmelle

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you ...

[Ms Paragon]

Beautiful words to describe the precious bond between mother and child!Well done!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much for reading and leaving a comment. my apologies for not responding with thanks until now. Lovely to see you on my page.

Chris

[Mrudula Rani]

Happy Mother's Day! ( in Brasil we celebrate Mother's Day tomorrow, the second Sunday of May. )The most beautiful gift from you, to your gift! You have expressed brilliantly the very purest and genuine feelings of a mother. Loved your Poem.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much. I am smiling. Pleased you enjoyed the read.

[Mrudula Rani]

Reading your writings is a beautiful experience.

[Chris Shaw]

: )) ......