Belly Time

Our hearts were filled with joy,
   when we found out it’s a boy.

We called everyone we knew,
   as my wife’s belly grew.

The days begin to fly,
   as the time was growing nigh.

I talked to my son at night,
   through her belly with delight.

This special moment of mine,
   I like to call it belly time.

Sang him songs and read him books,
   as my wife gave me funny looks.

Crazy as it may sound,
   my connection was profound.

Couldn’t wait for the day,
   to hold and teach him to play.
   
This was my time with my son,
   unborn but a lot of fun.

By: Nathan Bane Leccese
© All Rights Reserved 05/21/09

*Inspired by Deborah Guzzi’s contest “You Must Have Been a Beautiful Baby.”

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009



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Date: 7/7/2009 11:55:00 PM
So sweet, I wish my husband was that connected to my son when he was still in the belly.... Congrads and great write!
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Date: 6/16/2009 3:10:00 AM
Congrats on your succes in Debbie's contest Nathan.Rgds Brian
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Date: 6/15/2009 10:40:00 PM
And when he came I am sure he was a beautiful baby. Hopeyou save thispoem for him. congratulations on your placement in the contest. love, Joyce
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Date: 6/15/2009 7:54:00 PM
Great poem, Nathan Congratulations on placing in the contest!!!
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Date: 5/22/2009 8:22:00 AM
Delightful write, most def one you have to show your son when he grows up, James
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Date: 5/22/2009 5:57:00 AM
Aw, this is seriously precious! What a wonderful, loving dad you must be. Absolutely beautiful write! Good luck! Love, Shar
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Date: 5/21/2009 10:06:00 PM
"Belly time", nice description of those unforgettable moments...Raul
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Date: 5/21/2009 8:24:00 PM
good very good i bet that feeling is great i mean im only 15 i dont know wat it feels like and i hope i dont for a while but i cant waitt till i have a chance to be called dad>>>josh
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Date: 5/21/2009 8:17:00 PM
This brought back so many memories of before my daughters were born. Thank you -- Rob
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Date: 5/21/2009 6:37:00 PM
Nathan, you are such a great addition to our family. This is so sweet..Ill bet you do well in the contest. Love, BG
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Date: 5/21/2009 6:16:00 PM
Way to go Nathan, belly time is just as important to the daddy as the mommy. We just don't give Dad's enough credit. Bless you!-AA
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Date: 5/21/2009 5:28:00 PM
Wow, Nathan! What a great write. I love the idea of having "belly time" with your unborn child. (I've heard babies in the womb can actually hear -- some people play classical music to their unborn children. When he listened to your voice, he surely heard the love you convey in this write. Love, Carolyn
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