Auricular Appendages

Auricular Appendages She hears the gentle stirring of the womb rejoices in the musical duet attunes herself forever to this tone a beacon that will always lead to home tuning forks that vibrate – each - as one She understands a language – ever new attuned to eyes and grins and coos perceives the gentle inquiries of touch a living mobile swaying in the hush. She’ll sit – distracted listen to unspoken tears longing to erase a heart’s first sting bake – chocolate chip hugs. She will wince at the sounds of loneliness, closed doors and silence, a distance that magnifies the noise, quiet waiting that endures the pangs of life’s demanding growth. She hears all of what we say – and don’t. 5/2/2015 submitted to - A Mother’s Ears – Poetry Contest sponsor – Craig Cornish