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A child is first conceived in thought.
I conceived you in my mind. I carried you around in the depth of my heart. sitting under the tree of life, I heard your song,my unborn child.I sang it while I waited. I sang it while I waited. I told your father of the song- our child will sing. He danced in morning glory, he dance in morning glory. I danced with your father and he place you in my womb, he placed you in my womb- As we sang the tune; We knew you'd be here soon. I nurtured in my womb -I nurtured in my womb. And on the day that you came- We were all familiar with your song the day you arrived, We all knew your song and sang, your lovely song and sang.. you are alive. We rejoiced in your song. You grew up to be strong, and when you did wrong, we'd correct you with your song. We'd caressed -with your song. All the days of your life; You shined our eyes with Joy. When you returned to where children come from; Your life had been long. The words to your song...lingered on. We are now all gone; But your song still remains. From birth - Your song still remains... with those left on earth.

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Date: 5/20/2014 12:53:00 AM
Vicki, this is such a gorgeous and interesting write. I can feel the inspiration and all of the emotions in it. I could see the cycle of life being shown and I was taken to a quiet place where souls go, waiting for their turn to be given form. What makes this more endearing is the recurring line "Your Song". I have so much respect for mothers. If you, too, are a mother, please know that I salute you.
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Vicki Acquah
Date: 5/20/2014 1:36:00 AM
Yes- 5 times a grandmother,probably why I adore your youthful spirit. @ Jake

Book: Shattered Sighs