Life

From the seed divided,
to exist in a sea,
sustaining,
nurturing, warming,
protecting,
what is delicate life.

Until thrust into the light
screaming in shock,
cold,
unprotected,
forced to inhale first
breath of life,
a new comforting sea,
enveloping,
setting free.

First vision
a beautiful sight,
blurred and unfocused,
stares into the memorized face
of dreams,
as gentle hands 
impress, warm, caress,
soft textured folds.

Tears,
warm the face,
ears, attune
to soothing vibrations,
breathing deep, 
inhaling wonderful fragrances,
familiar,
environment different,
yet the same,
from first division,
imprinted heartbeat,
the bond of life.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Marcum Wong Avatar
June 30, 2010 at 12:31 AM
Magnificent! You have created a Masterpiece Mac. I love every line and into favorites it goes. Aloha, Connie
Henderson Avatar
June 22, 2010 at 7:59 PM
Mac, this is a super poem. I'm jealous. Thank you for your kind comments lately. Charles
George   Avatar
June 21, 2010 at 10:25 AM
BIRTH! I have written on this theme in the past. You have created such a beautiful rendering. Thank you for sharing. Lainie. PS: I was too with my entry inyour contest, but I posted anyway - a poem entitled 'How the Blue Rose Came to be.
Henderson Avatar
June 20, 2010 at 12:10 PM
Mac, soup mail is waiting again. Charles
Galua Avatar
June 20, 2010 at 4:34 AM
the of this poem is spiritually cleansing...I love the read...^_^ v
Mehta Avatar
June 20, 2010 at 3:19 AM
emjoyed it
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