Dot To Dot

dot to dot
     and spot to spot
          the freckles splatter
               over my daughters face 
I trace the pattern gently 
      across soft young skin 
and then I make a dot too 
       with a kiss
       on her nose 

the inherited dots 
are part of our lineage 
           she looks exactly like 
                 my mother did at her age 
and I have them too 
     faded now through time 

It's an odd thing - 
    the past and the present 
               connecting through dots 

I wonder if her children 
 will have them too
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Kauffman Avatar
December 30, 2022 at 10:32 AM
Julie, delightfully creative take on the theme - freckles! Love it. Growing up in the summer I had freckles on my nose. They don't appear anymore. Love your last line - will freckles continue in your line! Only time will tell! Congratulations! Blessings. Happy New Year!
Draper Avatar
January 2, 2023 at 5:14 PM
Thank you very much Sam, I'm pleased you enjoyed it :) Happy new year to you
Miller Avatar
December 24, 2022 at 12:18 AM
Very cute, a lovely poem, congratulations
Draper Avatar
January 2, 2023 at 5:15 PM
Thanks Terry, it's very kind of you to comment. A happy new year to you :)
Rodrigues Avatar
December 22, 2022 at 3:10 PM
Cute dot to dotting with freckles :) Congratulations, Julie, on 3rd place win in my contest!
Draper Avatar
December 22, 2022 at 3:54 PM
Thanks very much Kim :) Merry Christmas!
Bauer Avatar
December 20, 2022 at 12:32 PM
this is lovely, julie! a wonderful take on the theme...
Draper Avatar
December 20, 2022 at 8:16 PM
Thanks very much Ilene :) your kind feedback is appreciated :)
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