The Fairy of Motherhood

Have you heard about a certain fairy,
the one assigned to infants newly born?
Unseen, beside her precious charge she’ll tarry
softly crooning lullabies till morn.

She is the special fairy that is sent
to first-time mothers of a girl or boy, 
for when that harried fretting mom is spent,
and as the mother looks down at her joy,
the fairy sprinkles dust down from above.
The mother sighs and holds her baby near.
Those particles illuminate the love
expressed by mother cooing to her dear.

As fairies go, there simply is no other
as blessed as she who serves the child and mother.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Martin Avatar
May 1, 2015 at 12:21 PM
Enjoyed!! Excellent theme.
Davis Avatar
January 11, 2014 at 7:58 AM
Andrea These words are creative and sweet. Full of sincerity and love. We need more fairies like that to keep everyone in the world safe and peaceful. Nice job Thanks for the great comment on my Karma poem.
Horsman Avatar
October 4, 2012 at 4:45 PM
you are so gentle here Andrea, a different side i see of you, which add to allk the other wondrous sides of you..........
Myers Avatar
September 2, 2011 at 5:41 AM
Andrea, i really like this poem! because you look into the mind set of Imagination? its like when your looking at artistic Drawing; and you begin to merge into the scene? and when i read your poem i found myself going into that imagery world. "this is Beautiful" your friend: John
Smith Avatar
August 21, 2011 at 9:49 AM
Heartfelt poem. With your keen insight I picture you a wonderful mom.
Babcock Avatar
August 13, 2011 at 12:09 PM
THIS is so cute and as I said i was going to a baby shower I read this wonderful poem -she is a first time mother of a little girl. love phyl
Ross Jr. Avatar
August 10, 2011 at 12:42 AM
Absolutely wonderful write truly the best fairy of all with dust that illuminates love..lovely Lady...with love...old Jack
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August 9, 2011 at 5:01 PM
Oh Andrea I loved this one.I've been in my wheelchair with a water hose in my back yard fighting grass fires for about a week.Husband and sons did the front me and daughters done the back.We live in Oklahoma where they've had all those fires and wasn't gonna loss all we own.But I'm back got some much needed rain.~LUV~Teresa
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August 6, 2011 at 11:56 PM
hehehehh! A certain fairy! she has a nice and lovely job. enjoyed,,, and thank you for the comment on Michael 'poem.. don't know if you left one on my piece.. but, i smiled at your comment... always,..p.d.
Wesley Avatar
August 5, 2011 at 10:33 PM
The rhyme is perfect and the story wonderful. An amazing gift you have Andrea. I have to have it in my fav's.
Johnson Avatar
August 5, 2011 at 5:06 PM
When I find myself in times of trouble. Mother Mary comes to me. Speaking words of wisdom, Let it be. Enough said.
Devonshire Avatar
August 5, 2011 at 2:57 PM
I think you did a fabulous job choosing mothers as a sort of fairy godmother here, Andrea. Best wishes in the fairy contest. As for how to recall which poems were entered in previous contests, I haven't a clue! Thanks for your comments. Love, Carolyn
Horne Avatar
August 5, 2011 at 11:36 AM
Awww, what a sweet tender piece, Andrea. A big winner for sure! Yes, my 'woods' poem was for the fairy contest. Hope all's well for you now. Sue's still on sick leave - she's just got another note from the Dr. Have a great weekend, my friend : ) I'll post this quickly before I get logged out again...
Sweetheart Avatar
August 5, 2011 at 11:13 AM
oh is this for the fairy contest cause it is a masterpiece sensation Andrea.. very visual lines that make motherhood a sweet experience and those of us who have children know first hand that special moment when the newborn is placed in our arms first time... an indescribable joy .. delicate and divine write my friend..luv..
Poet Avatar
August 5, 2011 at 10:32 AM
Lovely sweet poem...best wishes Andrea:)
Zzzzz Avatar
August 5, 2011 at 8:26 AM
A delightful, warm and smiley poem! Some lovely images presented here. Hope you are well. xoxo Robert.
Blauw Avatar
August 5, 2011 at 4:30 AM
Hello Andrea. Been a while since I have been on here. Had to have a peak at what you have been writing, and how absolutely gorgeous it is. Love the fairy. Shame I didnt know her when I had my first born, I would have blown her a kiss lol. Hugsss Andrea, love your write.
Onclaud Avatar
August 5, 2011 at 3:51 AM
a breezy tune, andie... makes me feel this world is so safe and secure... what did you eat today, lol.. so lovely, sigh.. :) huggs, nette!
Warden Avatar
August 5, 2011 at 2:37 AM
So soft, very nice to read..enjoyed...jo
K. Avatar
August 5, 2011 at 1:49 AM
Oh I really love this one, Andrea! I really like how you made this kind of soft and sweet :) I could just imagine everything here, leaves one with a fuzzy feeling-- seriously. :) & thanks for all your inspiring comments, :) I had fun writing those poems :D hugs to you :D
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