Carrie Richards Poet Free verse

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Unbearable Beauty In Pink

My dear precious child….
But, for the life of me
I do not know how anything could be more beautiful
than the sight of you asleep
With your chubby, cherub cheeks
in shades of rose and pink
You've been bundled in a flannel gown
in tiny roses I have found
A soft cocoon will keep you warm
Your tiny fingers wrap around
……. my own

I hold you tight against my breast
Your breath will catch my heart

I have given it thought, 
and have decided that nothing of beauty could compare,...
No sunrise, no sunset,
no flowering garden, or forest of trees,
no sonnet or melody, no fragrant spring breeze,

I would,… if I could, ….paint this precious moment, 
and frame it,....
to hang in the confines of my heart,....
to keep you from ever
                           growing older




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11/6/16
Contest: UNBEARABLE BEAUTY IN ____________
Sponsor: Frank Herrera

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James Peranteau November 13, 2016 at 10:06 PM Dear poet... to try and compliment you with regard this fantastical poesy I feel would be as if I were covering this precious child's visage...your words you sensitive pneuma have rekindled memories of yore! Ty...much love, james

Sandra Haight November 12, 2016 at 7:37 PM Beautiful and precious, Carrie, the words of a loving and devoted mother that touched my heart. Congratulations on your placement in the contest. Hugs, Sandra

Francine Roberts November 10, 2016 at 9:49 PM Beautifully done as usual Carrie, many congrats on your win

Elaine George November 10, 2016 at 1:35 PM I knew this was a winner the first time I read it,, Carrie. Many congrat's. Lainey

Elaine George November 10, 2016 at 1:34 PM I knew this was a winner the first time I read it,, Carrie. Many congrat's. Lainey

Viv Wigley November 9, 2016 at 11:59 PM As fragile, delicate and beautiful as the subject, Carrie. Lovely. Will do well, I'm sure. Viv x

Wendy Rycroft November 8, 2016 at 10:57 AM Well-done great write x

Joanna Daniel November 8, 2016 at 9:58 AM Oh, lovely:) congratulations on your win, Carrie:)

Paloma P November 7, 2016 at 5:03 AM So precious! "I hold you tight against my breast Your breath will catch my heart" took my own breath away for a moment. Good luck, this reads like a winner to me Carrie! :)

Francine Roberts November 6, 2016 at 11:09 PM beautiful entry for Frank's contest Carrie, good luck with this lovely piece