A Beautiful Thing

Released into an opening of warmth
and mystery, he melded with the throng
of his undistinguished peers,
their number seeming infinite,
their ultimate design one and the same.
And as they forward streamed, 
rapidly, they scattered and disappeared into oblivion.
He found himself alone, beyond them all.
Employing mere instinct, he traveled on to
monumental possibility.

He did not yet have the capability
to smell the rose perfume
worn by her who was to be his mother 
nor was he able then to hear 
endearments whispered in her ear
by him, from whom he'd been released. 
But as the moans of two in love subsided,
already he had reached that unnamed place.
Consummation led to an inception
when he merged with his female half.
Although he could not know it then,
he soon would be adored,
the fond expression of his parents’ dream.


For john freeman's contest:
"Maverick's Free Verse"
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Palanichamy Avatar
April 2, 2011 at 8:22 PM
andrea your poem is really amazing and thank you for your suggestion . you are true that i have to spend at least three days with my imagination ... see u soon with my new poem andrea...
Laan Avatar
March 17, 2011 at 10:02 AM
Excellent poem, well done on your win:))
Devonshire Avatar
March 17, 2011 at 7:18 AM
Very nice, Andrea. Congratulations on your win in the contest. Love, Carolyn
Brown Avatar
March 17, 2011 at 7:18 AM
Congratulations Andrea on your win in the "Maverick Free Verse" contest sponsored by John Moses Freeman. Love, Carol
Parker Avatar
March 17, 2011 at 6:48 AM
Congratulations on a well-deserved win! The womb is both a tomb and an incubator! You captured the raw essence of fetal existence. Enjoyed your deep meditations!
Mannan Avatar
March 17, 2011 at 4:28 AM
Super congrats for this lovely write dear friend.
Puddifoot Avatar
March 17, 2011 at 3:54 AM
congrats on your 2nd place win andrea, I predicted this one would do very well!
Onclaud Avatar
March 17, 2011 at 3:18 AM
what a beauty , andie girl.. whot for the big win! :) hugggs, nette
Johnson Avatar
March 16, 2011 at 8:26 PM
A remarkable subject Andrea and a wonderful rendition. congratulations on your big win. Love, Joyce
Sweetheart Avatar
March 16, 2011 at 8:24 PM
Major congrats Andrea on your big win and 2nd place in Maverick Free Verse contest.. awesome my friend.. enjoy another sweet success and top ten win...
Horsman Avatar
March 16, 2011 at 7:42 PM
A beautiful thing, a beautiful poem, written by a beautiful poet. love this Andrea, love the imagery and the whole concept. congrats, Harry
Mehta Avatar
March 16, 2011 at 6:10 PM
Congratulations on the second place win in the contest of John, Andrea
Freeman Avatar
March 16, 2011 at 5:39 PM
Quite unique imagery Andrea. Another beautiful and inspiring piece. Congratulations on your poem's worthy honor in second place. Agape, Moses
Egona Avatar
March 15, 2011 at 6:09 PM
i loved reading this poem you have a very unique and beautiful poetry style and thank you for reading my poem as well i look forward to reading more of your poems!
Puddifoot Avatar
March 15, 2011 at 4:15 AM
a clever write and an interesting view Andrea! this should do very well in the contest...
Austin Avatar
March 14, 2011 at 1:55 PM
This smacks of reincarnation. Why? Because there is an intelligence within when you talk of inception from the mouth of it which is being conceived. This doesn't come from the void. There is choice being made. Just an idea. I am not posting as much as I'd like because I'm copying a book of mine to computer document. Love, Dave
Babcock Avatar
March 13, 2011 at 9:35 AM
New life is a beautiful thing. I enjoyed reading this wonderful write. I had to read it a second time before it clicked in. Not swift on the up take today. No I do not like vampire or werewolf movies or any horror ones. Good luck on the contest. love phyl
Fahey Avatar
March 13, 2011 at 4:00 AM
Very beautiful, Andrea! I will definitely be reading this many more times. Blessings in the contest....for me, this is the winner! Ellen
Henderson Avatar
March 12, 2011 at 7:38 PM
Yeah, swim on little doo dad, you'll get there soon. But, believe me the number is not infinite. Smiles, Charles
Anish Avatar
March 12, 2011 at 12:50 PM
I think this poem is of a sexual nature - perhaps related to procreation. It is not easy to understand. Sometimes I think you must go with "instinct". It is a poem to ponder and I will look at it again later. I think that we are lucky. Have you read about what happened in Japan? I am sure that will be the basis of much writing? Love & Peace Matthew Anish
K. Avatar
March 12, 2011 at 11:51 AM
oh wow, Andrea, is this poem what I think it is about?? I sure hope I got it right!! Ok I will soupmail you-- you wrote this in such a subtle and very interesting way-- way to go for you-- very creative, sweetiepie! I think that first stanza is genius! swim, swim, swim~ haha :D hugs to you :)
Parker Avatar
March 12, 2011 at 11:08 AM
Very nice opening to this poem. Mystery shrouded by warmth and premature approval of the uningratiated peers.
Poet Avatar
March 12, 2011 at 8:13 AM
EXcellent write Andrea !!Great thinking!Must be a winner in the contest---kash
Kendrick Avatar
March 12, 2011 at 7:39 AM
Interesting topic and presentation..Enjoyed reading your thoughts..Good luck in the contest with this one that reads like a winner..Thanks for stopping by..Sara
Horne Avatar
March 12, 2011 at 7:00 AM
Well done on your win : ) Jack
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