David Byrne Poet Free verse

The Living Hum

I listen on your belly 
Moist subcutaneous gurgles
Brown nipples above my eyes
Your fingers stroke my brow 

Fleshy mines inside  
Gastric wonders active hive
Imagined by the sound
The living hum 

My heart is thumping mad

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Tara Jennings April 11, 2011 at 10:07 PM I remember my husband listening to my stomach when I was pregnant with my eldest. It was precious, I felt precious and lucky to give him this love and feel his gratitude and love for what I was giving him.

Caroline Cécile Delacroix March 13, 2011 at 11:43 PM I find this funny! An interesting imagination.

Wilma Neels February 9, 2011 at 12:17 PM I love this David

Linda-Marie Sweetheart February 9, 2011 at 7:17 AM Sensuous with romantic depth David.. very visual piece fom the inner core of poetic intensity my friend... enjoyed with luv..

Andrea Dietrich February 8, 2011 at 11:59 PM strange one, but very well penned!!

Carolyn Devonshire February 8, 2011 at 9:56 AM I would have never though listening to someone's stomach gurgle could inspire such a romantic write, David. Keep your heart thumping and your pen writing. It's really nice to have you active here again. Love, Carolyn

C.C Bloomsfield February 8, 2011 at 12:21 AM so nice to read your poetry again :)