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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

Date: 4/11/2011 10:07:00 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

Date: 3/13/2011 11:43:00 PM

I find this funny! An interesting imagination.

Wilma Neels

Date: 2/9/2011 12:17:00 PM

I love this David

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 2/9/2011 7:17:00 AM

Sensuous with romantic depth David.. very visual piece fom the inner core of poetic intensity my friend... enjoyed with luv..

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/8/2011 11:59:00 PM

strange one, but very well penned!!

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 2/8/2011 9:56:00 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

Date: 2/8/2011 12:21:00 AM

so nice to read your poetry again :)