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
Copyright © John Lawless | Year Posted 2015
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