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My children have been words. Words were children.
Phrases fat and thin that lined the fragile field.
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an excellent writting about two deliveries, , with unique images
'...and yet once born, the burden’s mine…. and mine no longer.' And so it goes both in life and in poetry. Thank you for this eloquent poem. Esther
I really clicked with this poem on all its levels. I'm glad to know I'm not the only one who sees her words like her children! Thankyou for this, I'll be adding it to my favourites. Hugs Anna xxx
Whether they come from our bodies or our minds, giving birth can sometimes be very painful, but well worth it! ! Nothing can take the place of our children, whatever form they take. Good work. Linda
i think this line; Phrases fat and thin that lined the fragile field. is beautiful
Linda, this is beautiful, but beyond that are ideas as deep as the sky. When a woman has that first new life within her, she must know that she will never be the same again. How frightening, and how wonderful! Raynette
Life and birth! With the problems to face. Thanks for sharing.