FROM MY CHILDHOOD

(into this world) i land on my feet...

                     
     FROM  MY  CHILDHOOD                       
                                  
coming into this  world                       
i sent my feet out first                           
got stuck...
my  head shaped
like numeral 8,
not quite centered
multi-hued purple band                                   
across my eyes and over my ears,
nose violent red and swollen
to cover 3/4 of my countenance,
with six inches of
bright red hair sticking out everywhere on top...

the nurse cooing
“isn’t she cute”...

one look
momma moaning
“oh my god, that’s the ugliest baby
i’ve  ever seen,
take it away!”

good thing
i landed on my feet...

Reviews

[dan]

jeannemarie, I too was born with a shock of red hair, full head of hair...my (brown haired) dad must have had some skeptical moments. But I've got to say that the little red-haired baby pictured is simply precious! (Personally I think most babies are ugly but in a few days they start looking human...and that included my own son). Thank you for sharing this wonderful piece. take care...dan

[jeannemarie coulter]

i agree about most babies not being beautiful at birth...the beauty seems to grow as the character does, except my nephew sage...he truly was beautiful at birth...i on the other hand scared the bejeezes out of my mom, not sure she has ever forgiven me for that...lol, she does LOVE me and that is what matters...

[Coyote Poetry]

You made me smile this early morning. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry and thoughts. I needed a poem like this one dear Poet.
Coyote

[jeannemarie coulter]

this poem begins a major thread that wanders through my writing...how in spite of what happened along the path of my life i tended to land on my feet...

[Coyote Poetry]

Best to land on the feet than the back. I agree. Always a pleasure to read your poetry.

[sinNsincerity]

Such a gorgeous baby and an amazing write!

[jeannemarie coulter]

thank you for reading and seeing the person within...

[JayceeC]

Lol..a cute little cupid doll with red hair...adorable actually..and really no predictor of beauty later on. But I think humble beginnings builds great character and the most interesting people.

[Perkele.7885]

I am sure that your momma must have changed her mind! Cause, baby, look at you now!

[wordman]

well,well look at those eyes,and that smirk on your face was no suprise'
those nifty little ears in disguise but that 6 inches of red,red hair
where in the hell did you get that glare

[....................]

it appears you did indeed land on your feet, jeannemarie... we are happy you did so we can continue to enjoy your words... this is a gem :D

[jeannemarie coulter]

thank you so much for reading and seeing the child within...

[Jamestown]

Well written and delivered!
I too got a chuckle at your expense:)
This is funny and sad, but I enjoyed reading it,
Thanks for sharing and b-blessed!

[jeannemarie coulter]

sometimes we present ourselves as we feel the world demands...i needed to land on my feet, my beloved daughter, desiree rose, wanted to be born butt first with her feet protecting her ears...isn't life a delight...

[Valentine]

Fantastic tale. Thank you for giving me my chuckle of the day. Valentine

[jeannemarie coulter]

true tale according to my mom...thank you for reading my words