The Fairies of Motherhood

I bet you didn’t know about the fairies
assigned to all the infants that are born.
At night beside her precious charge each tarries
while softly crooning lullabies till morn.

An extra special fairy will be sent
to first-time mothers of a girl or boy, 
for when the harried fretting mom is spent,
she only has to look upon her joy.

As magic dust releases from above,
the mother sighs and holds her baby near.
Then particles illuminate the love
of one who coos while cradling her dear.

As fairies go, there simply is no other
as blessed as she who serves the child and mother.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Davis Avatar
December 3, 2013 at 8:23 AM
Andrea Such a charming and sweet write. It's nice to have those "fairies" looking out for newborns and moms. Nice job Thanks for the sweet comment on my Memories Of You poem.
A  Avatar
October 20, 2013 at 9:40 PM
Andrea, nice Fairy Dust, winning poem........... love ~SKAT~
Gorelick Avatar
October 17, 2013 at 9:02 PM
Oh you lovely thing. This is so sweet. I worked in the nursery for years and years.. and I swear I saw those fairies..congrats. BG
Hamilton Avatar
October 17, 2013 at 4:17 PM
a lovely twist Andrea love this congrats on win Shadow x smile
Guzzi Avatar
October 17, 2013 at 11:44 AM
Ahh my sonneteer, a novel idea, Congrad's on your verse winning! Light & Love
A   Avatar
October 17, 2013 at 10:58 AM
congratulations... love it..Linda
May Avatar
October 16, 2013 at 10:35 PM
congrats on your win Andrea
D. Avatar
October 16, 2013 at 10:34 PM
cool one Andrea. check out my latest. nate
Babcock Avatar
September 23, 2013 at 9:11 PM
A lovely write and you do sonnet's so well. Had to go and spray wasps under the step at our son's tonight. The guys had that lovely job. love phyl
Seal Avatar
August 26, 2013 at 7:04 PM
I definately had one of these when I was a little lad :) Beautiful poem Petal. Take care, Richard
Horne Avatar
August 16, 2013 at 3:28 PM
wonderful write, Andrea - congrats on all your wins : )
Situation Avatar
August 15, 2013 at 10:33 AM
Fairies vs. Angels I say Angels.
Liwayway Avatar
August 13, 2013 at 9:21 AM
such a brilliant poem...very beautiful!!! you are one of the fairies :) great Mother..have a blessed day friend Andrea :)
Johnson Avatar
August 12, 2013 at 4:17 PM
Singing Dolphins over the ocean. Where it's clear and it's deep. Help the waves with your gentle motion. Rock this child toooo sleep. You got to rock this child, you got to rock this child tooooo sleep. :) Dolphins Lullaby by Firefall. Peace. :)
Phillips Avatar
August 12, 2013 at 8:45 AM
Oh...such a warm and tender poem. I imagined the entire scene and was enthralled by this magnificent imagery.
Docherty Avatar
August 12, 2013 at 2:20 AM
Oh Karen, what delightful insight you have - such lovely thoughts run amock! A beautiful write indeed!
Carrillo Avatar
August 11, 2013 at 7:03 PM
This is just beautiful. Thanks for sharing..... Lucilla
Poet Avatar
August 11, 2013 at 1:07 PM
Lovely Sonnet here!Enjoyed.
Lamoureux Avatar
August 11, 2013 at 7:49 AM
This is so sweet! A great way to start my day.
Panangad Avatar
August 11, 2013 at 6:30 AM
Andrea, Good sonnet, well worded, expect more from you.
Gasun Avatar
August 11, 2013 at 2:33 AM
This is a song/poem of beauty and great love. I love it my dearest friend Andrea!Thank you so much for sharing. A winner for sure. Thank you so much for coming by. Oh, my! Teaching is really a sacrifice;)) On wkdays, i get so many paper works as well - checking Math exercises in 5 levels & 15 l.plans submitted every Thurs,whew! Well, let's try to give time for ourselves my dear friend, ok . Take your rest now. Good night! Sleep well. God bless! Big hugs & kisses! Thanks again! love lots,Leonora
Cavanaugh Avatar
August 10, 2013 at 12:40 PM
Wow, I love this poem and its imagery. Awesome write.
Kapoor Avatar
August 10, 2013 at 12:15 PM
What a beauty and melody you have weaved in this lovely sonnet. In my view it's a beautiful Gem in words and feelings. Great write my friend with all my good wishes for your contest entry. The third stanza contains a sweet message for all the mothers. Love and best wishes always...Ravindra..
Sirak Avatar
August 10, 2013 at 6:42 AM
So sweet and true. I envy your ability to switch effortlessly between the poetic forms.
Roberts Avatar
August 10, 2013 at 1:18 AM
Well done this is perfection....Seren
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