Embryo

Before a baby's born
Before a fetus forms
The egg without a shell
Starts off as a single cell 

Once the seeds are sown
And life begins to grow
Dividing in an ocean
Existence is set in motion 

Cells split and clump together
Holding on with invisible tethers
Pulsating begins to start
As joining cells create the heart 

Feeling the first thought
Of coziness and warmth
The distant sound of singing
A lullaby from the living 

Sprouting little limbs
Pink fleshy little things
The light inside her womb
Prepares to leave its tomb 

The canal opens wide
And everything's pushed outside
The gentle creeping wind
Crawls beneath the skin 

The lungs gasp for breath
The air so cold and fresh
Vocals stir a cry
As alien colours amaze the eyes 

Little person so fresh and new
So different from which you grew
Evolving from a small dividing device....
Behold the wonders of life!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Agustin Avatar
June 6, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
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January 25, 2016 at 7:29 PM
NATASHA, Excellent poem, Awesome flow. Luv ** SKAT **
Brown Avatar
January 3, 2012 at 10:54 AM
Congrats on making it through the 1st round of PoetrySoup International Contest. Wishing you the best Natasha. Love, Carol
Coulstock Avatar
December 31, 2011 at 5:48 PM
Hi Natasha-What a clever lovely poem,such a joy to read.I found it quite emotional.Thank you for sharing it.Certainly a well deserved entry for the feature page.Congrats. Love June(Sylvia)
Brown Avatar
December 27, 2011 at 7:37 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved featured poem this week Natasha. I wish you the best on your writing endeavors in the new year. Love, Carol
Anderson Avatar
May 5, 2011 at 1:07 PM
Very nice poem...welcome to PS...Jimmy
Mejias Avatar
May 5, 2011 at 9:33 AM
Its perfect.... I love it
Sweetheart Avatar
April 28, 2011 at 7:52 PM
Welcome to Poetry Soup.. so enjoyed reading your creative poetry tonight.. hope u have fun and share your many delights with us all with luv..
Brown Avatar
April 28, 2011 at 6:42 AM
A warm welcome to PoetrySoup I offer to you Natasha. I wish for you the best in your writing endeavors whatever they may be. May you find inspiration by reading some of the poetry written here by other poets. Read and comment on their's and they will return in kind. May the sun shine on you that you might find great joy in your life. Love and blessing always, Carol
Hendricks Avatar
April 27, 2011 at 7:27 PM
I enjoyed this insightful poem. Well done, Natasha.
A   Avatar
April 27, 2011 at 7:15 PM
A well done poem.. very interesting.. Natasha, I think you just schooled me through poetry... LOL.. but I so loved the flow and everything... that brings life... take care... p.d.
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April 27, 2011 at 7:11 PM
Brillent home girl. Welcome to the soup. more poems please :-)
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