Born

born
she is cradled in blood
and blanket
skin to skin
warm water then and
sleep
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Dufresne Avatar
December 7, 2009 at 5:29 PM
this lovely description of a beautiful experience keeps me smiling and staring in space. I don't really know why but that's how it affects me, Veronica. Just lovely is all I can say. Thank you. Robert
Shango Avatar
December 7, 2009 at 2:05 PM
Observation is the first write of poetry ... feelings the metaphor of our words. Good write
Culverhouse Avatar
December 1, 2009 at 3:29 PM
interestinly penned, keep sharing, I think I have missed finding your works some how, you are very good.
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