In Your Loving Lap

Momma, I love to lie on your sweet lap, Listening rapt to the stories you tell, Sometimes, your words lull me to take a nap, And I sleep deep, all my fears you dispel. Your lap is the most comfortable place, I can lie here forever, peace waves wash As you stroke my head and caress my face, I feel relaxed - your kind touch, evils squash. Will you let me lie here when I grow up? Spin me stories of fairies and magic? In your loving lap, I feel cocooned, yup! All's right with the world and nothing's tragic! Large as your heart is, your lap's e’en larger, You welcome me to rest my weary head, A little lap love's my power charger, I love you, momma, and your soft lap bed.
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Woods Avatar
April 23, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Awe how sweet and so true. The sense of security that place exudes is addictive. Xo
Bartley Avatar
April 22, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Congratulations!!! on being in the winner's circle of The Mother's Day poetry contest!!! All of them were winners but how could I not include this one. I just had to put momma's lap in the lineup. Nicely crafted. Even brought a tear to my eye. Thanks for sharing!!!
Alex Avatar
August 28, 2023 at 10:28 PM
"Large as your heart is, your lap's e’en larger" - Beautiful. Congratulations!
Roper Avatar
August 28, 2023 at 12:12 PM
Thank you for your wonderful poem for the contest. Congratulations on your win, Joanna. Eve
Poet Avatar
August 28, 2023 at 6:27 AM
Joanna, Congratulations on your win, which is truly deserved, as your poem is a masterpiece crafted with such exquisite precision and beauty.
Richards Avatar
August 27, 2023 at 9:31 PM
A touching tribute to all mothers. I don't think that we ever outgrow our mother's lap. Congratulations, Jo :)
Hamilton Avatar
August 14, 2023 at 6:39 PM
A sweet lullaby, congrats Jo on a belated visit on your potd.
Rodrigues Avatar
August 4, 2023 at 7:34 PM
Back with congratulations on POTD!
Tor Avatar
August 4, 2023 at 12:13 PM
Love this Joanna such a wonderful Poem a favorite and congratulations on receiving POTD...
Nicole Avatar
August 2, 2023 at 6:15 PM
Joanna, your words bring comfort and support, unconditional love. This line touched my heart so deeply: "Will you let me lie here when I grow up?" It doesn't matter how old we are, a mother's love is always needed. Congratulations my sweet friend, on Poem of the Day. Many wonderful blessings to you. :) Hugs, Brandy
Lane Avatar
August 2, 2023 at 4:09 PM
Congratulations to you for potd, Jo!
Mcintosh Avatar
August 2, 2023 at 3:05 PM
So sweet. Love it. Congrats on POTD. God bless you always. Love, Gina
Andresen Avatar
August 2, 2023 at 11:09 AM
- Congratulations on your p.o.t.d., Jo - A sweet poem :) - hugs
Edmonds  Avatar
August 2, 2023 at 11:03 AM
That’s so lovely Jo, I remember the comfort of my mother’s lap, nothing is a comforting as that. Congratulations on receiving the award for poem of the day… Belle
Goldsmith Avatar
August 2, 2023 at 10:43 AM
Back with congratulations on POTD win. I enjoyed reading it again. Have a blessed day writing away................
George Avatar
August 2, 2023 at 9:38 AM
Such a sweet poem. A mother's lap is the most cosy and comfortable place for a child . Congratulations Joanna on your POTD . All the Best in the contest.
Baker Avatar
August 2, 2023 at 7:53 AM
Congratulations on your POTD, Jo. It brought back memories of my childhood and my loving and comforting mother. Thanks for sharing your life experiences through your poetry, my friend. Enjoy your special day of recognition. Bill
Jones Avatar
August 2, 2023 at 7:38 AM
Back to say congrats on potd!
Elless Avatar
August 2, 2023 at 6:54 AM
Beautiful poem Joanna. Congratulations on Your, POTD. Keep Rolling
Alex Avatar
August 2, 2023 at 6:47 AM
Wow! Such a beautiful work! Congratulations!
Fowler Avatar
August 2, 2023 at 6:35 AM
Sweet write Jo. Congratulations! :)
Read Avatar
August 2, 2023 at 6:16 AM
There's no love like a mothers love,congratulations on your poem of the day Joanna.xx
Ray Choudhury Avatar
August 2, 2023 at 6:12 AM
Congratulations, Dear Jo. Is there more peace anywhere else than mother's lap? You expressed with beautiful tender words.
Sands Avatar
August 2, 2023 at 5:11 AM
Congratulations for POTD. Very nice. Enjoy :)
Pandit Avatar
August 2, 2023 at 4:52 AM
BIG congrats on POTD, Jo. Sweet poem.
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