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A Mothers Gift

A mother’s gift that’s left Upon her infants milky breath, laying Cradled in rest upon her breast with Besotted silence popping little hiccups til Sitting up With puffy cheeks and silky lips Blowing oily bubbles whilst Looking through eyelids a flutter with Sleepy dust and whispering Their love beyond quiet deprivation As lazy sleep bloats about the room To land on eyelids fat with dreams Of snuffling snores And suckled joy.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014




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Date: 8/22/2014 6:48:00 AM
Mark, as a mother, this one really tugged at my heart bringing back such delightful memories of when my boys were babies. Truly well-penned with great imagery! Pandita
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Mark Trichet
Date: 8/22/2014 10:19:00 PM
Thanks Pandita, it brings me smiles to know that it means something to you too.
Date: 7/6/2014 7:44:00 PM
Truly beautiful piece, Mark. Thank you for sharing it.
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Date: 6/28/2014 1:30:00 PM
The simplest things that sustain life bring happiness and babies are a beautiful reminder. This is such a "cute" poem and at the same time more profound than it seems on the surface. Well done.
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Date: 6/25/2014 11:37:00 PM
A good poem
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