Reaching Out

A baby in a stroller pointed,
Giggling, at me.
I waved and then he laughed some more
And grinned delightedly.

I also had the sweetest kisses
Blown my way from far.
My brother’s year-old grandson
Raised the FaceTime cuteness bar.

The urge to thus communicate
Begins when very young,
With smiles the currency employed,
Since words are yet unsung.

As children grow and fear kicks in,
That need to reach out slows,
Thus limiting connections
Only to the ones each knows.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Wolf Avatar
August 23, 2023 at 7:30 PM
Well-put, my friend! Bravo! Precious gestures from babes worth a thousand text messages! :) gw
Rolland Avatar
August 22, 2023 at 5:11 PM
babies grow so fast, thanks for the touching poem
Brotherton Avatar
August 22, 2023 at 2:37 PM
A nice one Ilene. Babies see only friends they have not yet met.
Allison Avatar
August 22, 2023 at 2:29 PM
What a charming poem on so many levels Ilene, I especially love the opening two stanzas - I love smiling and waving at the little ones and their reaction always makes more smiles:-) hugs Jan xx
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