Home » Poems » Jan Allison » When a Child Is Born

When a Child Is Born

No words can express my elation at becoming a mother
Show my tears of joy on that perfect wintery morn
Go and show my parents our tiny new born son
Snow flakes fell like confetti on the day that you were born 

Haze of my brain adapting to your daily routine
Ways to make you happy was all this mother knew
Lays you in a rocking crib where you drift to sleep 
Days flew by like lightning, how quickly you grew

How proud we are of the man you have become
Wow them son, go show the world you're the best 
Ciao my beloved child, you're always in my thoughts 
Now fully independent and you have flown the nest

Writing Prompt- Let's Write a Lento- Poetry Contest


Sponsored by Dear  Heart 
1/31/20

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Constance La France

Date: 2/10/2020 1:50:00 PM

Jan, congratulations on your win in my Lento writing prompt challenge with this wonderful write and that song is so beautiful too _Constance

Jan Allison
Date: 2/23/2020 11:27:00 AM

Thanks Constance:-) hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/8/2020 5:57:00 PM

I knew this was a winner first time I saw it. Big congrats. I have 5 min left in sauna where I'm doing this. Haha. Sweat dripping on me finally.

Jan Allison
Date: 2/23/2020 11:28:00 AM

Thanks Andrea:-) hugs Jan xx

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 2/8/2020 2:14:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. When they are babies & toddlers you think they will never grow up. Then one day they are grown. What did the days go????? Have wonderful weekend.....

Jan Allison
Date: 2/23/2020 11:30:00 AM

Thanks Paula:-) hugs Jan xx

John Watt

Date: 2/8/2020 1:10:00 AM

Jan, I am so happy for you that this beautiful and touching write won a #1 in the Lento contest and POTW! Congratulatory hugs ~ John

Jan Allison
Date: 2/23/2020 11:30:00 AM

Thanks John:-) hugs Jan xx

Juliet Ligon

Date: 2/7/2020 5:02:00 PM

Wonderful dedication to your son. Nice use of the form.

Jan Allison
Date: 2/23/2020 11:33:00 AM

Thanks Juliet:-) hugs Jan xx

Ann Gilmour

Date: 2/7/2020 1:08:00 PM

Oh dear Jan many congratulations on POTW such an honour and so well deserved my friend and such a wonderful tribute to your dear son - well done! With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Jan Allison
Date: 2/23/2020 11:33:00 AM

Thanks Ann :-) hugs Jan xx

Winged Warrior

Date: 2/7/2020 12:02:00 PM

Congrats!! my friend on this beautiful write, for POTW!!...love from the Wingster...^WW^ :o)

Jan Allison
Date: 2/23/2020 11:35:00 AM

Thanks ^WW^:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus

Date: 2/6/2020 1:45:00 PM

...and back yet again.....Congratulations!! A deserved top placement!! Hugs // paul

Jan Allison
Date: 2/7/2020 11:36:00 AM

Many thanks Paul:-) hugs jan xx

Sam Kauffman

Date: 2/5/2020 11:51:00 AM

Congratulations Jan. Special poem - special honor!

Jan Allison
Date: 2/5/2020 4:39:00 PM

Thanks Sam I Am delighted to be awarded potw:-) hugs Jan xx

Lin Lane

Date: 2/5/2020 9:23:00 AM

Forgive my delay in showing up, but I'm here to give you a pat on the back.

Jan Allison
Date: 2/5/2020 11:04:00 AM

Hey Lin it's always a joy to see you on the site:-) hugs Jan xx

Ts Poetry

Date: 2/4/2020 8:34:00 AM

Congratulations Jan, I knew this was special when I fav'd it earlier

Jan Allison
Date: 2/5/2020 11:03:00 AM

I wish I could fave it too TS:-) it's a special poem to me for many reasons:-) hugs Jan xx

Arturo Michael

Date: 2/3/2020 8:26:00 AM

You've described the wonderful of being a mother...Congratulations Jan on POTW

Jan Allison
Date: 2/3/2020 3:18:00 PM

Thanks so much Arturo:-) Hugs Jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 2/2/2020 4:48:00 PM

Awww Jan, I love this and I celebrate with you being honored with POTW! Congratulations! A wonderful choice for the honor this week! xxoo

Jan Allison
Date: 2/3/2020 3:15:00 PM

Thanks Connie I am so happy:-) hugs Jan xx

Sandra Adams

Date: 2/2/2020 12:56:00 PM

what a beautiful tribute to your son... there is no love like that of a mother... congratulations on POTW :) hugs

Jan Allison
Date: 2/3/2020 3:15:00 PM

Thanks Sandra I'm so delighted to get potw:-) I have rarely written this form:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus

Date: 2/2/2020 12:52:00 PM

You nailed this form, Jan, and the theme/content is one that many parents can relate to. gl in the contest. Hugs // paul

Jan Allison
Date: 2/5/2020 11:02:00 AM

Thanks Paul I am delighted:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus
Date: 2/3/2020 3:18:00 PM

hey...just realized that this received the p.o.t.w. award....Well done!!

Jan Allison
Date: 2/3/2020 3:09:00 PM

Thanks so much paul:-) Hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/2/2020 11:30:00 AM

Wow you did excellently and I see you got p o t w. A double wow and congrats

Jan Allison
Date: 2/2/2020 12:16:00 PM

Thanks Andrea:-) hugs Jan xx

Tom Cunningham

Date: 2/2/2020 8:49:00 AM

Back with congrats Jan on P. O. T. W. Your son will be pleased. Tom

Jan Allison
Date: 2/2/2020 12:17:00 PM

Sorry Tom my comment jumped to your post anf for some reason i can't edit or delete it: thanks fro dropping by my friend:-) hugs jan xx

Jan Allison
Date: 2/2/2020 12:14:00 PM

Thanks so much Tania I am delighted to get POTW especially as it's my first attempt at the form:-) Hugs Jan xx

Tania Kitchin

Date: 2/2/2020 8:42:00 AM

Jan, a sweet poem, congratulations on POTW! :)

Jan Allison
Date: 2/2/2020 12:14:00 PM

Thanks so much Tania I am delighted to get POTW especially as it's my first attempt at the form:-) Hugs Jan xx

John Watt

Date: 2/1/2020 7:40:00 PM

Jan, our son just turned 30 last week and this poem brought back some sweet memories of 30 years ago! I resonate with the pride you feel. Great lento, GL in Dear Heart's contest! Hugs ~ John

Jan Allison
Date: 2/2/2020 10:34:00 AM

Thanks John it's my first attempt at this form and I'm delighted with the way it turned out:-) hugs Jan xx

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 2/1/2020 1:49:00 PM

You have a right to be proud of your wonderful son, Jan. It can't be easy to raise a boy, but yours still keeps you in his life and that says a lot. Best wishes in the contest with your lovely Lento. Hugs, carolyn

Jan Allison
Date: 2/1/2020 2:20:00 PM

Thanks for the lovely comment Carolyn:-) hugs Jan xx

Jenish Somadas

Date: 2/1/2020 5:30:00 AM

Lento of life..It creates vivid imageries of life events and the pain and pride every mother have in creating a new generation..Great entry in the contest .. Good luck..

Jan Allison
Date: 2/1/2020 12:11:00 PM

Thanks for dropping by Jenish:-) hugs Jan xx

Peter Dome

Date: 1/31/2020 3:32:00 PM

I can only imagine as a man what that feels like. But every child is a miracle and precious gift. Love this write well done.X

Jan Allison
Date: 1/31/2020 3:48:00 PM

Best day of my life peter:-) hugs Jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/31/2020 1:05:00 PM

- It is the most beautiful thing that can happen ... to become a mother :) - A great feeling to be proud :) - And I'm sure your son is proud of his mother too :) - A beautiful poem, Jan :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - Have a lovely weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison
Date: 1/31/2020 2:36:00 PM

Thanks Anne-Lise, it's my first attempt at this form and I love the poem I created:-) Hugs Jan xx

Tom Cunningham

Date: 1/31/2020 12:58:00 PM

A proud mom the day he was born and still a proud mom. That mother and son bond will never be broken Jan Well written and good luck. Tom

Jan Allison
Date: 1/31/2020 2:35:00 PM

Thanks Tom he is a special young man... of course i am biased!:-) Hugs Jan xx