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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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Crystol Woods

Date: 4/23/2025 7:11:00 AM

Awe how sweet and so true. The sense of security that place exudes is addictive. Xo

Benjamin Bartley

Date: 4/22/2025 5:16:00 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!!!

Christuraj Alex

Date: 8/28/2023 10:28:00 PM

"Large as your heart is, your lap's e’en larger" - Beautiful. Congratulations!

Eve Roper

Date: 8/28/2023 12:12:00 PM

Thank you for your wonderful poem for the contest. Congratulations on your win, Joanna. Eve

Sotto Poet

Date: 8/28/2023 6:27:00 AM

Joanna, Congratulations on your win, which is truly deserved, as your poem is a masterpiece crafted with such exquisite precision and beauty.

Suzette Richards

Date: 8/27/2023 9:31:00 PM

A touching tribute to all mothers. I don't think that we ever outgrow our mother's lap. Congratulations, Jo :)

John Hamilton

Date: 8/14/2023 6:39:00 PM

A sweet lullaby, congrats Jo on a belated visit on your potd.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 8/4/2023 7:34:00 PM

Back with congratulations on POTD!

Michael Tor

Date: 8/4/2023 12:13:00 PM

Love this Joanna such a wonderful Poem a favorite and congratulations on receiving POTD...

Brandy Nicole

Date: 8/2/2023 6:15:00 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

Lin Lane

Date: 8/2/2023 4:09:00 PM

Congratulations to you for potd, Jo!

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 8/2/2023 3:05:00 PM

So sweet. Love it. Congrats on POTD. God bless you always. Love, Gina

Tom Woody

Date: 8/2/2023 11:22:00 AM

Hey, look who's turn it is. Sweet poem for mama. I honestly can't ever remember my mom reading to me. Have a great day

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 8/2/2023 11:09:00 AM

- Congratulations on your p.o.t.d., Jo - A sweet poem :) - hugs

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 8/2/2023 11:03:00 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

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 8/2/2023 10:43:00 AM

Back with congratulations on POTD win. I enjoyed reading it again. Have a blessed day writing away................

Valsa George

Date: 8/2/2023 9:38:00 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.

Bill Baker

Date: 8/2/2023 7:53:00 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