Once I had a child
Once I had a child
born as all children
come into this world
yet unique this child
my child who swam
within me as I swam
in warm clear waters
Once I had a child
who threw arms
about me and said
my heart is over-
flowing – as did mine
saturated and soaked
with love sweet and
unlike any other
Once I had a child
who grew as all
children do
and flew
as some do
away….
I really feel this poem, Pearl. I think they are programmed to fly away, much as we long to hold them close.
ReplyDeleteAww thank you Sherry ... I just jotted this off and didn't really expect any comments :)
DeletePoignant.....and sad! I feel this one in my heart, Pearl.
ReplyDeleteThank you Mary.. I just noticed that you had read and commented. Thank you .
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