Monday, October 22, 2012

Middle of the Night (A Poem for Samuel)


soft shell
of flesh and bone
warm against my heart
rubber neck and bobble head
nuzzle on my shoulder
quiet sighs of milky breath
spin a lullaby
both of us drowsy
in middle-of-the-night's
velvety cocoon


Spent a few days (and nights) enjoying Sam, now 6 weeks old. 

15 comments:

  1. Your photos are so special,the top one in its own frame symbolises how a baby is held in love, just my intepretation...Beautiful, enjoy the short time they are small. Greetings from Jean

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  2. Your poem brought back all of those wonderful feelings for me Barb! It's been quite a long time for me. I'm sure you cherished those days and nights! Beautiful poem!
    Love Di ♥

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  3. Young Mr. Sam won't remember cuddling with his Grandmother with his mind but the love you are giving him will last him his whole life. What a well loved child!

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  4. Awww - how very beautiful!

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  5. Oh, I have no adequate words for how beautiful this post is.

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  6. Your poem paints a beautiful picture in my mind, complete with sounds, feelings and smells.

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  7. oh my gosh, I would just drink up his yummy smell. My nose would never leave his neck lol. He is precious!

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  8. Sweet moments so beautifully expressed. How wonderful that you and Sam had that time together. :)

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  9. Magnificent portraits. Lovely words.

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  10. Oh what an angel face.. and a sweet tender poem. Lovely.

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  11. So precious. I think you could have posted this for wtiting day...even if it was early. Barb these are gorgeous photos and writing . Xo teri

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  12. So precious. I think you could have posted this for wtiting day...even if it was early. Barb these are gorgeous photos and writing . Xo teri

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  13. Precious. This could would have been perfect for mindful writing day. The writing and photos are gorgeous. XO teri

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  14. Sweet beyond sweet! Want to pick up that sweetness right now and not let go.

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