Margaret Okubo Poet Ekphrasis

Mommy Dearest

He looks into her eyes 
  Twinkling stars above him 
 lift him upon a cloud

 Tiny buds open up
to taste the breath of life
Milk and honey  sugar and spice

Light, tender, fluttering 
 Love imprisons a little heart
as mommy's  kiss lingers on his lips.



 "Give Mommy Some Sugar."
                                                Painting by Tom McKinny.

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Poet Destroyer A December 2, 2012 at 7:16 PM Margaret, , ,,.. it is nice to read this oldie and goody poem.... :-) congrats with your wonderful win,, ..always~ PD

Raul Moreno May 3, 2009 at 6:58 PM Margaret, my belated congrats in making the semi finals...Raul

April 3, 2009 at 4:55 PM Congratulations on having two poems chosen as semi-finalists. Way to go! Best wishes in the finals. Keep on writing. Karen

Elaine George April 1, 2009 at 9:01 PM It is an endearing painting as is this wonderful ekphrasis. Best wishes to you, dear Margaret, in the final round. Lainie

Heidie Buys March 30, 2009 at 3:31 PM So sweetly spoken. Congratulations on having two poems go through to the next round. Well done and best wishes for the finals. Love Heidie

Daver Austin January 2, 2009 at 4:41 AM Delicate and sweet, Margaret, full of love. Congrats on this one. Love, daver

Sharon Winter December 29, 2008 at 10:07 AM Congratulations on your wonderful poetry being featured this week! Warmest wishes for a safe and happy new year! Love, Shar

Michael Jordan December 29, 2008 at 9:10 AM Margaret - Wonderful poem - Listen we have a house full of guest - our son is home from Iraq so I've had to put the book on hold for a few days - will pick it back up as soon as things settle down ok - Congratulations on having your poetry featured this week – I hope the coming year has many blessings in store for you and those you love – God Bless, MJ

Brian Strand December 29, 2008 at 1:14 AM Congrats on your feature write this week Meg.Rgds Brian

Carrie Richards December 28, 2008 at 6:40 PM Wonderful poem, and interesting subject. Well deserved to take another look in the featured section this week. I will try to look up this painting. Congratulations, Margaret!~ Love, Carrie

Vince Suzadail Jr. December 28, 2008 at 5:06 PM Doesn't need sugar. Sweet enough. Congratulations Meg, on having this one featured. Vince

December 28, 2008 at 4:49 PM Thank you for allowing me to smile with this one. A second honor for this poem--congratulations on having it featured. Keep up the good writing. Wishing you ongoing success. Karen