Precious Life
Life is most precious when tethered to birth
When love becomes instant and wrapped in cloth
As what is important enters this Earth
And tears fall happily on newborn's Swath
How precious is an innocence that's held
When all that is new is yet to be found
When eyelids open, a Mother's eyes meld
And her heart is filled with her baby's sound
Nothing is warmer or stronger than this
To behold life which comes with a first breath
To brush a soft cheek with a gentle kiss
Knowing all days after come with no rest
This jewel of life with their precious needs
Held in arms cuddled as a Mother feeds
10/14/18 contest How Life is Precious
Copyright © Frederic Parker | Year Posted 2018
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