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The Birth of a Mother

Inside the darkness of womb, like a closed bud, yet to bloom. Buried deep in a watery tomb, my life pulsed, I knew no gloom. My comfort zone, my cozy home... love flowed freely...like a cloud I roamed. Curled up nine months in my kingdom of care, those moments of share, so precious...so rare... And then!!... "Oh my God"! In a sudden,...they cut the umbilical cord! I was afraid...cried aloud for aid... A gleam of light I found all around. I no longer felt safe and sound. And then!! A stranger unknown... to her I was shown. She was so much my own.. My lifeline... she was mine. Screaming in labor pain, Still calm she had to remain. To bring me up...she knew, She could never again complain. That day "we" were born together.. That day,.. I gave birth to my mother. Date written: 10th August 2018 (First poem with which I started my entry to Poetrysoup) Sponsor Silent One Contest Name Your first poem on Poetry Soup |

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Beryl Edmonds

Date: 9/15/2023 2:23:00 PM

A beautiful poem in the view of the birth of a child and a new mother. Wonderful! ~ Belle

Line Gauthier

Date: 8/24/2020 1:47:00 PM

How appropriate that this celebration of birth be your first post on PoetrySoup. Congrats on your two-year anniversary at this site. Bravo, Debjani ~

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 8/24/2020 4:13:00 AM

- Congratulations on your win, Debjani ... I remember how exciting it was to post my first poem :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Silent One

Date: 8/24/2020 2:54:00 AM

A poem of great emotion and great ending lines... a brilliant first post on poetry soup.. This was not really a contest, it was an opportunity to showcase your first poem and I am glad you entered. Thank you.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 8/4/2019 9:29:00 AM

i like this perspective very much. This piece is very far from N/A. I have many pieces that I feel are among my best that have received N/A. It is a small thing for the contest allowed me to birth these poems. I for one am pleased to read and appreciate this Gem. I grant you first place!

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 7/3/2019 11:50:00 PM

Oh Debjani, the sensitivity within which this was written is profoundly beautiful. It is very true about the connection that happens at birth, that bonding we feel from conception that grows for nine months and blossoms into mutual love. I don't understand how this poem could receive N/A's. A fave from me my friend! Congratulations on your deserving First Placement in Luloo's contest. xxoo

Date: 8/26/2018 6:27:00 AM

Heart rending poetry Debjani.

Prajna Karantha

Date: 8/15/2018 9:09:00 AM

Smooth and simple

Debjani Mitra
Date: 8/27/2018 4:42:00 AM

Thanks for the sweet praise in simple words

Shubhani Mishra

Date: 8/10/2018 1:02:00 PM

Easy words and lovely Poem:)

Debjani Mitra
Date: 8/27/2018 4:43:00 AM

Thanks a lot..yours was one of the first post I received