Newborn grace

Little child, meek and mild,
cherub form, sweetest smile.
Small fingers, tiny toes,
eyes wide in awe-filled glow,
and one cute, button nose.

Little child, meek and mild,
bear onesie, matching mits.
Oh my babe, tender kin,
my sweet, angelic thing,
with soft hands, velvet skin.

Little child, meek and mild,
so peacefully sleeping.
Golden wisps of hair frame,
such precious innocence,
whom God has called by Name.

Little child, meek and mild,
what joy there is to come.
Rest my child, my child rest.
For soon you'll be grown, and
shall leave my loving nest.

01.02.2024
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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January 12, 2024 at 11:06 AM
Congratulations on your placement in the contest..
Watkins Avatar
January 15, 2024 at 4:27 PM
Much appreciated! Your own poetry though is crafted in a way that often melts my hearts core. - Blessings, C
Fowler Avatar
January 10, 2024 at 11:31 AM
So softly sweet Charlotte. A true treasure, little one. Congratulations! :)
Watkins Avatar
January 10, 2024 at 7:34 PM
Thank you! I really appreciate it. I was just trying to bend the creative mind, and remember a brighter time, my work in the NICU. Precious are all the lil' ones - blessings Lottie
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January 10, 2024 at 10:57 AM
Congratulations Charlotte! Your delightful baby poem "Newborn grace", has earned you a distinguished placement in my poetry contest. Your poem easily earned a spot on the winner’s list. Very well done my friend, Emile.
Watkins Avatar
January 10, 2024 at 7:30 PM
Thank you, Emile. It's really a blessing to hear! I'm sure you've been over-generous in my ranking but truly delighted and happy to be back to the site after sometime away. Thankyou for the creative contest and form choice. Best wishes, Charlotte
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January 4, 2024 at 4:02 AM
Ahhh!! I enjoyed reading your post. Thanks for sharing it with us. If for a contest, it reads like a good contender to me. Way to go. Sara K
Watkins Avatar
January 4, 2024 at 2:54 PM
Thanks Sara. Really means a lot. - trying to get back on track after a hard year. - (the right words can calm even the most solemn soul) - and newborns were my past and hopefully future. - would be nice to work in neonates again. - best job and life ever! - blessings C
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