V. Deepa Poet Free verse

Lively Gifts

Gifts are nothing but a parcel of love 
with or without expectations.
When one gives -another receives.
I have been bestowed with wonderful gifts by God..
And those are my parents!
And my parents in turn have given me 
the most precious gift ..
which was wrapped in a soft creamy towel 
that lay in the incubator,eyes closed tight,
tiny fingers grabbing its shiny black hair,
cord clamp stuck at the navel,pearly toes curling,
cute belly raising high & low ..with each breath.
When I peeped through the glass clearly.. 
I could sight the skin that was pinkish red,
i lifted my feet to reach the box and touch 
the soft palm, but a blue dressed nurse 
shushed me with a wave..
The tiny ones lips were like strawberry that 
carried a divine smile :My eyes filled with light 
receiving the sunshine warmth whilst glancing 
at the bright neonates face.
And that was a" he" 
My little brother.
As they took him away from me he screeched..
I grew emotional being an 4 year old.
Then I eagerly waited for five long days for my mum 
to bring him home safe and healthy.
He is a living gift that I received 
whom I love unconditionally..now and forever.

20-6-2020

Note:Gifts poetry contest
Sponsored by Anthony Biaanco
Premier Contest Winner~Second place:-)
Contest Judged:  6/21/2020

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Jeanne Mcgee June 22, 2020 at 9:30 AM Wonderful emotions in your beautiful poem. Congratulations on your win. V. Deepa June 22, 2020 at 11:52 AM Hello Ma'am, Thanks a lot for taking your time to glance my work and for the warm appreciation .:-) Good luck for all your works too.:-) Take care.Warm regards~Deepa

Aditi Mishra June 22, 2020 at 8:40 AM I love your honest and soothing expression of the greatest gift of family that we value. Soothing words dear Deepa. I am really happy to see this poem placed so high. Congratulations on your deserved win. Blessings and love :) V. Deepa June 22, 2020 at 11:50 AM Hello Aditi mam, I truly feel honoured receiving reviews from wonderful writer's like you.:-) Yes family is our first love. Thankyou for the love and appreciations.Best wishes for you too. Take care.Much love~Deepa:-)

Beata Agustin June 22, 2020 at 4:53 AM Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this, and your gift of poetry. God bless you. V. Deepa June 22, 2020 at 5:05 AM Hello Beata mam, Thanks for your visit. I much appreciate your generous words.:-) Best wishes for organising your 1st acrostic Contest.I loved it.:-) Keep doing great works. Take care.Warm regards~Deepa:-)

John Watt June 21, 2020 at 11:26 PM What a touching memory you share, the gift of a newborn sibling. Well written, Deepa, enjoyed this very much, and congrats on your win ~ John V. Deepa June 22, 2020 at 3:17 AM Hello sir, Thankyou for your visit.:-) I truly feel honoured by your kind appreciation.I am also glad that you enjoyed my work. Take care.Warm regards~Deepa

Eve Roper June 21, 2020 at 10:19 AM Awe....V. a wonderful gift as a little brother. You brought back my memory of my two sons that are thirteen years apart. When my youngest was born his big brother gave him his own little brown stuff rabbit at the hospital. As my youngest grew his big brother was there to play and show him off. My youngest still has that rabbit and has given it to his own son :) . Congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve V. Deepa June 22, 2020 at 3:14 AM Hello mam, I am glad to know that I was a part of making you recall your beautiful nostalgic memory.. Am very happy to know both of your son's share a lovely bond between them.And really amazing when your younger son has given the rabbit to his son now..:-) Thankyou and here it is a elder sister and younger brother bond and we still share our love and stuffs with each other.We are still growing with each other. Thanks for the deep personal review.I will treasure this comment of yours. Take care.Much love~Deepa:-)

Mohan Chutani June 21, 2020 at 4:35 AM Love for a sibling-so pure--no jealousy. Fine write Deepa. Congratulations. Mohan V. Deepa June 22, 2020 at 3:06 AM Hai mohan sir, Thankyou very much for your kind appreciation and encouragement:-) Yes my love for my brother is pure Infact everybody's love for their sibling would be pure as they share same blood.:-) Take care.Warm regards~Deepa

Anthony Bianco June 21, 2020 at 3:31 AM Thanks for sharing this poem with us, you really put your heart into it. Anthony V. Deepa June 22, 2020 at 3:03 AM Hello sir, Thanks a bunch for your generous appreciation.I am pleased to know that my poem impressed you:-) Thankyou for my placement. Take care.Warm regards~Deepa:-)

Tom Cunningham June 19, 2020 at 3:47 PM Beautiful moments V, those gifts are indeed priceless Good luck in the contest. Tom V. Deepa June 20, 2020 at 5:05 AM Hello sir, Yes I cherish those moments everyday.:-) Thankyou for your warm encouragement and support.:-) Best wishes for your amazing poems too.:-) Take care. Warm regards~Deepa.