Julie Little Poet Narrative

The Child Within

I sit staring at the child within the photograph.
Still so innocent; infectious is her laugh.
Mother and daughter in a world all thier own,
Sharing secrets and giggles; bond clearly shown.
The emotions captured, a true work of art. 
Looking at the child within her mother's heart.
  Now I see the child within a mother's heart. 
Thoughts of mine are many, don't know where to start. 
Not a single worry to bother these two. 
Of moments like these, there are so very few.
Looking deeper still, I see more of the whole. 
Come to light; she is the child within the soul. 
  The mother too, once a child within her soul.
Lost for a time, as Life tends to take it's toll.
Just close your eyes, and open your heart with me, 
To reflect back on a mother's memory.
Set free by her own little girl's precious laugh,
Story of my child within the photograph.

Placed and published
2020 Anthology
P.s. It's Poetry
Selected submission 
pg. 315

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Hiba Junaid March 25, 2025 at 12:19 AM I loved this poem, even though I am aware I am reading this quite late. A mother's love for her children is indeed so precious. The way you have described it here touched me greatly. Belated congrats on the publication!! Keep writing, and be Blessed.

Margaret Franceschini March 17, 2025 at 10:14 AM Oh Julie. Truly touching to a mother’s heart. A free flow rhythm. Beautifully written.

Zyrool Gifford March 16, 2025 at 11:14 PM Hello Julie, this is a beautiful write and an enjoyable read. How nice that it was published, congratulations.

Line Gauthier February 12, 2021 at 6:20 PM Touching. A pleasure to find your beautiful poem published in the 2020 PS Anthology, Julie~

Lady Labyrinth December 27, 2020 at 4:49 AM Very beautiful and quietly profound. x

Julie Little January 16, 2020 at 7:26 PM Thank you for anyone that reads my poems. I am not a new writer, but I am new to sharing my work with others. There was a contest ( The Photograph), that inspired 'The Child Within.' I did not finish in time to submit. This was the first piece ever shared publicly. I appreciate those that comment. I will be putting more pieces here, as I find time. I do read bio and some works of each of the commentators(?) , but bear with me as i am learning to navigate technology and this site. Thank you

Ts Poetry October 31, 2019 at 8:42 PM Moments instilled in us for eternity Julie Little January 16, 2020 at 7:39 PM Thank you for taking the time the time to read (at that time) both poems I had submitted. Thank you also for having enough faith that you are following me. You have encouraged me as well. Deeply aporeciated. Thanks again

Chris Green October 18, 2019 at 3:27 PM This was really nice Julie. I am sorry more haven't stopped by to read. Keep writing. Julie Little January 29, 2020 at 2:05 AM Thank you chris. I have written a poem 'your words' as my reply to your comment. Please read. Says all.