As if it were yesterday, I recall the first time we were alone.
A few moments together, you were just two hours old.
I was stunned by your beauty, overwhelmed with love...
As I held you, I kissed you, I knew I had a promise to uphold.
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a tapestry of emotions a quilt of care so well stashed through these beautiful bonds that you have shared in your fine piece
Thanks our dearest fellow-poet Cathleen Hodgkinson. You offered a brilliant, tender poem framed with the wonderful mission of how to raise a child. I enjoyed it and give it a 10+. May God bless you and your poems (of such a divine vision) . Joseph S. Josephides Member of the International Society of Poets (ISP) Int.Lib.Poetry awarded
A beautiful poem written in tenderness, you express beautifully the wonder of your child, and the awesome responsibility and blessings of raising that child. It is awe-inspiring. I enjoyed your beautiful poem.
'...I will still watch you as you sleep, love the world you share with me... And someday, be truly amazed at the woman you'll suddenly become...' most touching these lines...the soul of the poem...all women- and men too- should read this golden write...10
A wonderful message. Any mother can understand what you have expressed so well. Irene
Beautiful...a love so pure shines through superbly.. what you have shared within this fine example of outstanding poetry, Is a love that nothing compares to...I also have a poem similar titled (Painted Pictures) on my page. All the very best jon
Thank you for sharing your precious gift.. in your beautiful words!
the promises when upheld by the pride the clone when whispers the love of blood....................yet a flower when hanging by the hinges of love of mother. tear comes the eyes deluging the universe by the wholebeing as when apart, yet painful, , , , , , , , , , great write, when exqusite expression of filial love, sui-generis,10/10, thanks for sharing
a very lovely poem binding mother to daughter yet leaving so much space for individuality, personhood, all that is beautifully human - to be humble to your rises, to be humble of your falls - I love that
Soft and sweet flow of motherly emotions for the chip of her soul. CP