Joy

My heart is bursting full of joy, I've just given birth to a baby boy Chubby hands and tiny feet Everything about him is so pure and sweet. As he lay in my loving arms Without the knowledge of his many charms. The innocence of his perfection Another precious soul for my collection, Of two daughters and three sons Who brought joy to me one by one. Memories start to flow Of those times so long ago, As she rubbed the sleep from her eyes The older woman realised She had drifted off to sleep, And this allowed her to take a peep, Into her past and feel the joy Of giving birth to her girls and boys. 31 July,2022 Contest-JOY

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Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 7/31/2022 8:58:00 AM

I love this…..reflecting on the past ~ giving birth to lives and the joy it has given you throughout the years. :)Paulette

Shirley Hawkins
Date: 8/1/2022 3:10:00 AM

Thank you, Paulette, for your kind comment. I don't know who teaches the most, the parent or the child. Take care. Shirley

L Milton Hankins

Date: 7/31/2022 8:40:00 AM

So nice! Shirley. I'm sure you found great joy in all of your children and, of course, they in you.

Shirley Hawkins
Date: 8/1/2022 3:11:00 AM

Thank you, Milt, I always appreciate your comments.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 7/31/2022 8:16:00 AM

When they say 'Don't look back,' they do NOT mean this!! Beautifully composed, Shirley. A gem! :) gw

Shirley Hawkins
Date: 8/1/2022 3:14:00 AM

Oh, Thank you so much Gershon for your lovely comment I appreciated it more than words can say.

Deb M

Date: 7/31/2022 3:05:00 AM

Oh Shirley a heartfelt joyful poem tinged with sadness. Reflection and Memories are so wonderful but sometimes accompanied by sadness of days gone by. Debx

Shirley Hawkins
Date: 8/1/2022 3:07:00 AM

I like the innocents of children; sadly, it is lost as they get older. Take care Shirley XX.

Quoth Theraven

Date: 7/31/2022 12:25:00 AM

Shirley, It's a fine thing in life, the joy. Found in our children, our girls and boys. Thanks for the poem. -Richard

Shirley Hawkins
Date: 7/31/2022 3:02:00 AM

Thank you for your kind comment, Richard Giving birth is a miraculous event full of joy and happiness. Take care. Shirley