In the Cycle of Existence

In her arms
an infant wails 
as my daughter walks the hall
soothing her new babe, and the miracle unfolds. . .
Her wee one's pangs will vanish.
Soon enough, brown hair, like the child's older sister's,
will lighten up and lengthen, 
and sleepy eyes will brighten!

All that is strange
to the newborn's searching eyes
will then become familiar, as seeing, then testing, 
the small girl goes from crawling, 
then to toddling.
All too soon, full grown, she'll walk the hall herself,
a young new mother comforting an infant
in her arms.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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George Avatar
January 5, 2025 at 11:06 PM
In the Cycle of life how our daughters take up our roles as mothers, comforting infants in their arms. Life repeats itself in time. Beautiful poem. Congratulations on your well deserved win.
Alex Avatar
January 5, 2025 at 4:16 AM
The cycle of existence is very beautifully depicted, starting with a daughter becoming mother and her daughter becoming mother in the time's cycle. Congratulations!
Kerr Avatar
January 5, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Hi Andrea, Congratulations on your deserved first placement with an insightful and deeply profound poem. Success on merit. Warm wishes Howard
Narain Avatar
December 1, 2024 at 8:23 PM
A touching poem.
Buhagiar Avatar
November 26, 2024 at 10:46 AM
Great imagery and emotions. Hugs.
DiMino Avatar
November 25, 2024 at 7:53 PM
Life goes on indeed. A darling read. Love it!
Rolland Avatar
November 25, 2024 at 4:11 PM
very sensitive and touching, the scenery through time and time, enjoyed dear poet
Hind Avatar
November 25, 2024 at 1:09 PM
Lovely! What a sensitive prompt <3
Bauer Avatar
November 25, 2024 at 12:50 PM
very touching, andrea! you've captured this so well...
One Avatar
November 25, 2024 at 11:43 AM
and how and when some children forget the sacrifices of their mother... nice poem, Andrea.. its thoughtful and clever..
Narain Avatar
November 25, 2024 at 9:57 AM
Nice to enjoy an infant with charm and beauty.
Read Avatar
November 25, 2024 at 8:05 AM
Hi Andrea, it certainly is amazing, seeing my grandson with a son of his own.
Rodgers Avatar
November 25, 2024 at 5:52 AM
Dear Andrea, I miss those days when my daughters were first born and now my granddaughters. Your beautiful words ring with life and change and the beauty our children bring into our lives. A beautiful read this morning. Autumn Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel
Empress Avatar
November 25, 2024 at 3:05 AM
Dear andrea, this made me tear up reading, so heartfelt, the cycle of existence and life youv described in such a heartfelt manner, so touching and moving too. Yes it isnt easy seeing changes for me, and i think oneday ill get there too, as such is life and you for sure are an amazing mother! And grandmother too im sure. Pleasure reading your work. Sending you light always. Best wishes for the contest too
Dietrich Avatar
November 25, 2024 at 1:52 PM
thanks , Ink.
Tor Avatar
November 24, 2024 at 8:52 PM
The perpetual cycle of life. Passing good nurturing and love to our children so some day they can use their skills to do the same to their children. Wonderful to see, and be part of, the transition of child, to Mother, to grandmother, to great grandmother. Gods greatest gift to us our children. Hugs...
Dietrich Avatar
November 25, 2024 at 12:01 AM
Thanks, Michael
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